Canadian Surface Combatant In-Service Support Contract

Project Type

Support Contract Recap

Objective

The Project Management Office for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) may establish one or more In-Service Support (ISS) contracts based upon the overall CSC Support Solution that will be defined.

Requirements

To recapitalize the Royal Canadian Navy's surface combatant fleet by replacing and updating the capabilities found in both the retired Iroquois Class destroyers and the multi-role Halifax Class frigates and provide the necessary ammunition, training, support and infrastructure. The new Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) will ensure that Canada can continue to monitor and defend its waters and make significant contributions to international naval operations. The project will identify and acquire the necessary Integrated Logistics Support and award ISS contract(s) as required. The CSC Support Solution comprises the sum of the services, resources and information required to properly support each CSC ship throughout its in-service life.

Funding Range

Greater than $5 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

In Progress

Start Definition

Not applicable

Start Implementation

Not applicable

Initial Delivery

To be determined

Final Delivery

Not applicable

Defence Capability Areas

• Sea
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• In Service Support
• Marine sub-systems and Platform Management Systems
• Maritime Specific Services
• Maritime Specific Support Equipment
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Ship parts and components
• Fire Control
• Identification Systems (IFF)
• Optical Systems
• Radar Systems
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Resilience
• Defence Systems Integration
• Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems
• In Service Support
• Marine Ship-Borne Mission and Platform Systems
• Shipbuilding, Design and Engineering Services
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems
• Training and Simulation

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