Innovative Solutions Canada - Cybersecurity in satellite systems

• The Challenge Stream Submission Form
• Official solicitation documents
• Tender Notice for this specific challenge

Who is eligible?

• Businesses that meet all of the listed eligibility criteria for the challenge.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Applicable taxes
• Shipping
• Travel and living expenses, as required
• Contracts of support in service on a long-term and ongoing basis

• Mandatory Criteria require a Pass to proceed to Part 2.
• Point-rated criteria include additional outcomes, S&T risks, project risks, project plan, team skills, inclusivity, financial controls, and commercialization plan.
• Phase 2 proposals must achieve the overall minimum pass mark of 65 of 130 possible total points.

• Use the “Propose a solution” link to submit the proposal.
• Complete the Challenge Stream Submission Form.
• Submit enquiries in writing to the Contracting Authority if needed.

• Proposals that meet all Mandatory Criteria are given a Pass and proceed to Part 2.
• Proposals that do not meet all Mandatory Criteria will be deemed non-responsive and given no further consideration.
• Phase 2 proposals must achieve the overall minimum pass mark of 65 of 130 possible total points to be deemed responsive.
• Responses to enquiries will be published through an amendment to the Challenge Notice on CanadaBuys.

• Selected companies are eligible to receive one contract per phase per challenge.
• Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge.
• Travel is anticipated to DRDC Valcartier for initial kickoff, at the mid-project and at the end for delivery and training.
• Enquiries must be submitted in writing no later than ten calendar days before the Challenge Notice closing date.