31034-223036 - Instrument Scientists Supply Arrangement
AI Summary
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) seeks a Supply Arrangement for the provision of Instrument Scientist services. These scientists will provide Missions & Operations Support for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) program. The work will be conducted at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, as part of a cooperative agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The required expertise encompasses telescope operations, data analysis, instrument calibration, and scientific research related to JWST observations. This Supply Arrangement establishes predetermined terms and conditions for subsequent contracts awarded under it.
Canada reserves the right to evaluate submitted arrangements in cycles no less than twice a year. This allows for ongoing assessment and potential inclusion of new suppliers. Submissions are accepted through six defined closing dates spread across February and July from 2023 to 2025, providing multiple opportunities for interested parties to submit their proposals.
Description
Supply Arrangements include a set of predetermined terms and conditions that will apply to any subsequent contracts.
Due to the resources required to evaluate the arrangements, Canada has reserved the right to conduct the evaluation of arrangements in cycles, no less than bi-annually.
The schedule below outlines the closing dates for each bi-annual evaluation.
Submission Closing Date:
February 24, 2023 at 2PM
July 24, 2023 at 2PM
February 24, 2024 at 2PM
July 24, 2024 at 2PM
February 24, 2025 at 2PM
July 24, 2025 at 2PM
UNSPSC code: 60104300 Astronomy
Solicitation Number: WS3750165675
Procurement Category: SRV
Regions Of Delivery: British Columbia
Selection criteria: Not applicable