FLAT PACK SHELTERS

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Vendor Name and Address: RODEN DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, LCAN HOLDINGS LTD., LAREN HOLDINGS INC. 3228 Moodie Drive Richmond Ontario Canada K2H7V1 Nature of Requirements: 1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

2. Definition of the requirement

Natural Resources Canada has a requirement for the purchase of, highly insulated, non-magnetic, durable, easy to transport and to assemble flat pack shelters for immediate use as field laboratories at two remote locations in Canada. Up to nine units in varying sizes (12 ft x 10 ft; 12 ft x 20 ft; and 24 ft x 50 ft) in plan area are required.

3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)

Bidders must be able to demonstrate that their system of Structural Insulated Panels has been applied successfully in at least one installation, for a minimum of one winter.

Bidders must be willing to share in confidence the interior details of construction for their Structural Insulated Panels so that verification of the claimed R value can be made by Natural Resources Canada.

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its product/system meets or exceeds the following requirements:

o Components for each structure required include, but are not limited to the following, and where use of metallic fasteners is kept to an absolute minimum and are of a grade of material known to be non-magnetic: o Raised raft structural foundation to be made of wood products, light weight load pads to support buildings on permafrost, and an engineered anchoring system to secure buildings for high wind loads, are to be included. o Horizontal structural insulated panels that form an insulated sub-floor and insulated ceiling system. Floor and ceiling panels are to be identical to the maximum extent possible in order to reduce part count. o Vertical structural insulated panels that form an insulated wall system shall consist of a minimum number of designs (one without a window, one with a window assembly, and one with a door assembly). All panels are to be interchangeable with others of the same kind to maximum extent possible. o Sloped panels with a compliant but walk able upper surface that forms a generously sloped roof profile. Roof finishing must be of such material appropriate for easy handling in the cold and of long life in harsh conditions. Roof materials shall be replaceable in the field without removing the entire roofing system from the structure. o A set of double (in series 36 x 80 inches nominal) door assemblies mounted in a common frame. All materials to be non-magnetic. o A set of double pane window assemblies (minimum 6 sq ft window glass per assembly) with robust security film applied to outer glass surface. All materials to be non-magnetic. Window assemblies are to be designed to be shipped loose and to be easily installed in the field.

o Structural Insulated Panels shall be designed to achieve a minimum R-50 performance under real world conditions with panel thickness not to exceed 12 inches. All joints are to contain seal elements that will maintain building air tightness.

o All panels shall be capable of being lifted into place by hand using no more than four persons - without the use of scaffolding or a crane.

o Building interiors shall preferably be a clear span with 8 ft usable height to accommodate equipment. Panels sustaining damage after installation must be removable and replaceable without violating integrity of the building system.

o Structural Insulated Panels shall be manufactured in factory using appropriate adhesives, dimensionally stable wood products, high performance insulation materials, and interior/exterior finishes chosen for outstanding durability and cold weather performance.

o Durable, non-magnetic and maintenance free surfaces shall be factory applied to exposed exterior and interior building surfaces. The use of field applied flashings, battens, gaskets and seals shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible, and shall be easy to inspect and replace under non-ideal conditions.

o Interlocking floating floor, of durable non-slip factory applied finish, shall be provided for installation on top of structural floor panels.

o Building system is to be adjusted for the elimination of the sub-floor for buildings destined for New Brunswick to allow for walls to bear on a foundation.

o Building system is to be adjusted to allow the stacking of two 12 ft x 10 ft buildings in Alert, with anchoring, with specific attention to wind loads being considered once buildings are finished.

4. This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s): o Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) o World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) o North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement(s)

This procurement is subject to the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.

6. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The only known supplier of these highly insulated, non-magnetic, durable, easy to transport and to assemble flat pack shelters meeting all of the above criteria is Roden Development Ltd. (Kott Lumber Company). For this reason, it is proposed to negotiate this requirement with Roden Development Ltd.

7. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - only one person is capable of performing the work.

8. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusions and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the sections of the trade agreements specified: o Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12 (b) o World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) - Article XV.1 (b) o North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016.2 (b).

9. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date

o One 12 ft x 10 ft building is to be delivered on or before 10 June 2015 to an agreed Ottawa location for trial-fit and testing of the magnetic interference characteristics of the building. The Ottawa test building and 3 additional buildings (one 12 ft x 20 ft and two 12 ft x 10 ft) are to be delivered to the Port of Montreal no later than 15 June 2015, for furtherance to Alert. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring all materials destined for Alert are suitably package for sea transport. o The remaining five buildings (one 12 ft x 20 ft, one 24 ft x 50 ft, and three 12 ft x 10 ft) are to be delivered to Acadia Research Forest, Burpee New Brunswick no later than 15 September 2015.

10. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

Roden Development Limited, LCAN Holdings Ltd., Laren Holding Inc. 3228 Moodie Drive Richmond, Ontario K2H 7V1 Canada

11. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

12. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is 22 April, 2015 at 2:00p.m. EDT.

13. Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Jennifer Dumm Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Fuel and Construction Products Division - HL Portage III, 7A2 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5 Canada Telephone: 819-956-9675 Facsimile: 819-956-5227 E-mail: jennifer.dumm@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.