National Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedR&D Contract for IDEaS Challenge 8: Detecting and Responding to Hostile Information Activities
Awarded 06 Aug 2019
Awarded06 Aug 2019
Value$189,699.40
SupplierMercur IT Solutions Inc
AgencyNational Defence
ProvinceCanada
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 9mo ago6mo term
Awarded 6 Aug 2019Expired 4 Feb 2020
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National Defence awarded a competitively sourced contract to Mercur IT Solutions Inc for research and development in support of IDEaS Challenge 8, focusing on detecting and responding to hostile information activities.
The contract, valued at CAD 189,699.4, covers the design, development, formulation, and modification of products or materials related to science and technology.
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