CSSP Letter of Intent Form Innovation Networks Call for Proposals for Micro-nets (CFPMN)

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Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) - Letter of Intent Form Innovation Networks Call for Proposals for Micro-nets (CFPMN)

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Notice to Applicants

This Letter of Intent form is specifically for applicants proposing solutions for the Canadian Safety and Security Program - Innovation Networks - Call for Proposals for Micro-nets (CFPMN).

This CFPMN is open to multidisciplinary teams of researchers from at least three separate organizations and/or institutions including Canadian universities and educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, provincial / territorial / municipal governments, and international universities and education institutions. The Lead Applicant (“Applicant”) must be an eligible Canadian organization. At least one Canadian provincial, territorial or municipal government organization must be included as either the applicant or a partner organization in the network. The Applicant will assume the responsibility of submitting the letter of intent and serving as the point of contact for the duration of the CFPMN. Employees of the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) are not permitted to participate in the drafting or development of letters of intent or proposals by applicants. Applicants are not to solicit such assistance.

Prior to submitting a letter of intent, Applicants should read the CSSP CFPMN Applicant’s Guide. It contains information on how to complete and submit this form; as well as the challenge statement and CFPMN requirements.

Applicants should demonstrate their understanding of the requirements contained in the CSSP CFPMN Applicant’s Guide and explain how they will meet these requirements. Applicants should demonstrate their capability and describe their approach in a thorough, concise and clear manner for carrying out the work. The letter of intent should address clearly and in sufficient depth the points that are subject to the evaluation criteria against which the letter of intent will be evaluated.

To maintain the integrity of the evaluation, evaluators will consider only information presented in the letter of intent. No information will be inferred and personal knowledge or beliefs will not be considered in the evaluation. Evaluators will take the entire letter of intent into consideration for each criterion. If information is found elsewhere in the letter of intent that corresponds to a criterion, evaluators will consider this.

Only unclassified letters of intent will be accepted for this CFPMN. Once submitted to DND, the letter of intent is considered the final version for consideration.

Note: Input fields in the letter of intent form marked with an asterisk (*) contain a maximum character limit. The responsibility to maintain within the maximum character limit is the responsibility of the applicant. A character includes a space, punctuation, letter, number, or symbol; additionally, blank line spaces between paragraphs count toward character count and should not be used.

Confidentiality

The applicant understands that the information provided may be accessible under the Access to Information Act (ATIA). No commercially confidential information which you submit will be disclosed unless otherwise authorized by you; required to be released by law (including ATIA). Information on the federal government’s ATIA is available on the following website: http://www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/ Any information that you wish to be considered as confidential should be annotated accordingly.

Disclaimer: For this call for proposals, should there be a discrepancy between the content in this form and the CSSP CFPMN Applicant’s Guide, the Applicant’s Guide will take precedence.

Information for Applicants in the Province of Quebec

The Act respecting the Ministère du Conseil éxécutif (M-30) may apply to an Applicant that is a municipal body, school body, or agency located in the province of Québec. These Applicants will be required to complete an additional information form and, if they are subject to the requirements of the Act, to obtain written authorization and approval from the Government of Québec prior to execution of any contribution funding agreement.

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Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP)
Letter of Intent Form Innovation Networks Call for Proposals for Micro-nets (CFPMN)

Part 1: Micro-net Team - Applicant Information

1.1 - Canadian organization / institution

 
 

1.2 - Address

Street, unit number, etc.

  • City
  • Prov. / Terr.
  • Country
  • Postal code
  • Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx

Business / Registration number

 

1.3 - Point of contact (this will be the primary contact who will receive all official correspondence for this proposal)

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Position title
  • Telephone xxx-xxx-xxxx
  • Point of Contact email
 

Official language preferred for correspondence

  • English    
  • French    
 

Name

(first, last name) of authorized signing officer of the Applicant

Part 2: The Micro-net Team (minimum micro-net composition is required)

There are two types of members partners or collaborators. A member may be either a partner or collaborator but must not be listed under both sections below.

2.1 - How many partner (initial and ultimate recipient) members from eligible organizations / institutions will form the micro-net (including the applicant)?

  • 1    
  • 2    
  • 3    
  • 4    
  • 5    
  • 6    
  • 7    
  • 8    
  • 9    
  • 10    
 

2.2 - List of partner / recipient members that will form the micro-net.

1

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

2

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

3

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

4

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

5

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

6

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

7

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

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8

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

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9

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

10

  • Member name: (First, Last name)
  • Organization / Institution name:

Business / Organization / Institution type:

 

2.3 - Describe the core activity of the partner organizations and their expertise related to the proposed solution. Explain how each partner organization will be actively involved, especially, describe how the Canadian provincial, territorial, municipal government organization(s) is involved in advancing the science and technology (S&T) solution and in the activities / organization of the micro-net (maximum 2000 characters*).

 

2.4 - How many collaborator members will form the micro-net?

  • 1    
  • 2    
  • 3    
  • 4    
  • 5    
  • 6    
  • 7    
  • 8    
  • 9    
  • 10 or more    

2.5 - List of collaborators

Member name (first / last) and organization / institution name Expertise related to the proposal
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 3: The Project

The project describes a proposed solution aimed at establishing the knowledge and technological advantage needed to address Canada’s first responder (police, fire, paramedics) interests for the science and technology (S&T) challenge: Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders.

The project proposes to address first responder (police, fire, paramedics) S&T requirements in the following innovation areas:

Big data and algorithm-based tools for strategic and operational levels of analysis

Responder analytics for the frontline

Artificial intelligence tools for detecting tri-service / emergency management trends, activities, and information fusion

Improved situational awareness science and technology supports that go beyond current industry offerings

3.1 - Project title

Project title

3.2 - Summary of the research project (non-confidential information)

The summary should contain no confidential content about the project. The summary should include a statement of the objectives of the proposed research, a summary of the scientific approach, and the expected outcomes. Clearly demonstrate how the research is aligned with the S&T challenge. This summary will be reviewed to assess the alignment of the proposed research with the S&T challenge (maximum 2000 characters*).

 

3.3 - Keywords of research project

Include 6 keywords relevant to the proposed area of research:

1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.

3.4 - Benefits to Canada

Describe the general benefits to Canada and to stakeholders by outlining how the proposed research will strengthen Canadian capabilities such as the Technological benefits (e.g. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stages advanced, lasting impact on the field in Canada, creation of intellectual property), Operational benefits (e.g. novel insights by synthesizing a body of knowledge, integrating existing capabilities, employing novel user technologies, or through other means); Social and economic benefits (e.g. patents filed, jobs created, training opportunities for students, revenues expected, cost reductions from using your solution over solutions commercially available today), and other benefits (e.g. if the project includes a diverse team, leadership positions held by women, Indigenous peoples, youth, persons with disabilities, visible minorities) maximum 1000 characters per benefit section*).

Technological benefits are

Operational benefits are

Social and economic benefits are

Other benefits are

3.5 - Budget and duration of contribution

The proposed solution’s budget requested from DND will be equal to or less than the maximum of $2,000,000 (excluding other sources of funding)? Yes No
The proposed solution’s project activities funded by DND will conclude before the end of June 2027? Yes No

Part 4: Attestations

The signature of the lead applicant confirms that this Letter of Intent has been reviewed and approved for submission to the CSSP delivered by the Department of National Defence (DND):

By submitting this letter of intent, the lead applicant:

  • Has read and understands all the terms and conditions of the transfer payment program set out in this letter of intent form and the CSSP CFPMN Applicant Guide.
  • Certifies that any organizations / institutions listed in this letter of intent have authorized the lead applicant to provide their personal and confidential information. Any proprietary or confidential provided as part of this submission, on behalf of any party, is provided with the approval of that party.
  • Understands that the personal / business information in this letter of intent is collected under the authority of DND’s CSSP and is subject to the federal Access to Information Act and Privacy Act. Federal reviewers are bound by the requirements of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act regarding the treatment of confidential information. Necessary measures will be taken to protect the confidentiality of the information provided by the applicant.
  • Understands that and acknowledges that the project title, keywords, and Applicant name and organization of all proposals extended an invitation to submit a full proposal will be shared with other applicants invited to submit a full proposal.
  • Is primarily affiliated with an eligible organization/institution which has agreed (at least in principle) to be designated the initial recipient for the purpose of a Contribution Agreement.
  • Understands and acknowledges that, should you be invited to submit a full proposal, no liability, commitment or obligation exists on the part of DND to make a financial contribution to the project until the project is approved for funding and a written Contribution Agreement is signed by both parties.
  • Certifies that all information provided in this letter of intent is complete and accurate to the best of their knowledge.
By checking this box, I certify that I have understood and accepted the attestations above Yes No

Submitting your letter of intent

  • Applicants will be required to register and submit a letter of intent using the Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation (CPC). For instructions on how to create a Connect account, request a Connect conversation, and submit the letter of intent using Connect, please refer to Part 2 - Application, Submission & Evaluation Process of the CSSP CFPMN Applicant’s Guide.
    • Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to hold an account with CPC and to establish email communications with the CSSP in order to submit a letter of intent. Requests to open a Connect conversation received after the three business day cut-off prior to the CFPMN closing date and time may result in the late submission of your letter of intent.
  • Once the letter of intent has been submitted, it is presumed that it is final, and the applicant will no longer be able to make changes to the letter of intent. Late application(s) will not be assessed.

For additional information please e-mail DRDCCSS-RDDCCSS@forces.gc.ca.

Authorized Officer of Applicant

First name Last name Title
Email Telephone xxx-xxx-xxxx
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) By clicking this button, I certify that the information submitted in this letter of intent is accurate and complete and that I am an authorized officer of the applicant.

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