RE:RE:The 40 Million contract will be the IDEaS Program !Relaxed001 wrote: And now , look at this one from the Government Website :
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/cds/public/2020/10/28/44cbe6ec27953e2b3374a19253c8b999/w7714-207317_ideas_call_for_proposals_004.pdf
Component 1a
The objective of this Component is to establish the merit, innovativeness and impact of a solution
to address a specific Defence and Security challenge. This is the first entry point to the Continuum
for any solution. A solution must be within SRL 1 to 6 inclusive. Innovators present their solution
by way of a proposal to a specific Challenge through this CFP. Proposals are evaluated and if found
responsive, may be considered for funding. Funds under this Component are limited to up to a
maximum of $200,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a maximum performance period of 6
months.
Component 1b
The objective of this Component is to continue the S&T efforts of Component 1a for the purpose
of progressing the solution to a higher SRL. Innovators will also be able to provide an optional
demonstration of the solution to DND. Innovators may be able to participate in this Component
if the solution proposed under Component 1a was awarded a contract, the contract was
successfully completed, and whereby the solution at the end of 1a is selected for potential
advancement to Component 1b. Should the solution be selected for potential advancement,
Canada may invite the Innovator to submit a proposal for progressing the solution. Proposals are
assessed and if found responsive, may be considered for funding. Funds under this Component
are limited to up to a maximum of $1,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a maximum
performance period of 1 year.
Component 2 – Solution Advancement
The objective of this Component is to continue the S&T efforts of Component 1b for the purpose
of progressing the solution up to a potential of SRL 9. Innovators may be able to participate to this
Component if the solution proposed under Component 1b was awarded a contract, the contract
was successfully completed, and whereby the solution at the end of 1b is selected for potential
advancement to Component 2. Should the solution be selected for potential advancement,
Canada may invite the Innovator to submit a proposal for progressing the solution. Proposals are
assessed and if found responsive, may be considered for funding. Funds under this Component
are limited to up to a potential maximum of $20,000,000 for a maximum performance period to
be determined at time of contract negotiations.