National Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedR&D Contract for Full Spectrum Communications in the Arctic under IDEaS Challenge 9
Awarded 28 Jun 2019
Awarded28 Jun 2019
Value$229,996.95
SupplierMDA systems LTD
AgencyNational Defence
ProvinceCanada
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 10mo ago7mo term
Awarded 28 June 2019Expired 10 Jan 2020
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National Defence awarded a contract to MDA systems LTD for research and development in support of IDEaS Challenge 9, focusing on full spectrum communications in the Arctic.
The contract, valued at CAD 229,996.95, was competitively sourced and involves product/material design, development, formulation, and modification in science and technology.
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