Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (Search & Rescue Boat)

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: POLARIS INFLATABLE BOATS LTD. 112-20575 LANGLEY BYPASS LANGLEY British Columbia Canada V3A5E8 Nature of Requirements: Rigid Hull Inflatable Jet Boat (Search & Rescue Boat)

1. Purpose of an Advance Contract Notice (ACAN)

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department 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 goods, service or construction contract to a pre-identified supplier. 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 officer will proceed to a full tendering process.

2. Definition of requirements and sole source justification

Parks Canada requires a new Search and Rescue boat that will perform in both shallow and fast running mountain rivers. The rigid hull inflatable was chosen as the best option for a rescue platform as it can be fully submerged in water and still retain floatation and it is resilient and durable for rescue operations. A rigid hull can plane in shallow moving water on a river and allow quick access for rescuers to an emergency. The rigid hull inflatable has proven itself as the boat of choice for Marine National Parks and as a Coast Guard Response craft. When searching for a replacement boat of this type, it was determined that there is only one manufacturer in North America that is fabricating low draft aluminium hulls designed for river use and outboard jets combined with an inflatable collar. Other comparable manufactures make a V RIB shape hull, however this cannot be used in the shallow conditions found in the mountain rivers. Parks Canada requires a flat-bottomed boat. Other requirements are listed below.

Requirements A. Boat Dimensions Internal clear width (distance between tubes) from 106.7 to 121.9 cm. Hull must have a flat bottom and a thickness from 4.8mm to 6.4mm of welded marine alloy. Tube set diameter of at least 49.5cm.

B. Technical Requirements Seat: Pod type, bolted down. Pilot Console with battery access hatch, mechanical steering system, full perimeter grab bar, and windshield. Bow fuel tank (removable with an approximate 90L capacity). Heavy duty 5.1cm lifeline 'D' rings throughout boat. At least 2 towing/tie-down 'IT bolts'. Electrical specs: battery and master switch, cable extensions from motor, 12 volt accessory plug-in, 6 point illuminated switch panel with fuses. Engine specs: 4 stroke jet providing at least 80hp at the pump. Raised deck (as preferred by divers). Zinc anode must be included. Bow/mooring tow post.

C. Other Requirements Construction material and assembly methods are to International Rescue Boat Standards. Boat must include a bunk type trailer fitted to the boat hull for boat transportation. The trailer should be a single axel, with stainless steel surge disk brakes, load guides, submersible lights and bearings, a tongue jack, spare tire on mount, and 33cm radial tires. Must include initial engine run up by technician and sea trials Boat Lettering to read 'Parks Rescue 6' onto each side of boat Repair kit Boat should have protective reinforcements such as extra fendering on the sides, cone end protection, underside tube overlays for beaching, nylon reinforcements (bumper plates) at bow and tube top reinforcements.

D. Warranty and Service Requirements Workmanship- minimum 3 years Materials- minimum 2 years Equipment

The product is to be delivered by the end of August, at the latest. Delivery Location: 100 Hawk Avenue, Banff, AB.

3. Trade Agreements

Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) "...where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists;"

Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) "...where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists;"

4. Government Contracts Regulations Exception

This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government Contracts Regulations, in that only one person or company is capable of performing the contract.

5. Total Estimated Value

CAD $52 000 (GST included)

6. Proposed Contractor

Polaris Inflatable Boats (Canada) Ltd. #8, 5684 Landmark Way Surrey, BC, Canada V3S 7H1

7. Departmental Contact Person

Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of capabilities to:

Name: Eileen Lee Title: Student Procurement Officer Telephone: (780) 497-3550 Fax: (780) 497-3510 E-mail: Eileen.Lee@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

8. Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers

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 officers 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.

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.