Halibut Management Strategy

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Amec Foster Wheeler Americas Limited 133 Crosbie Road P.O. Box 13216 St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador Canada A1B4A5 Nature of Requirements:

Title: Development of a Management Strategy Evaluation framework for the NAFO 2+3KLMNO Greenland halibut stock and associated simulation analysis of candidate management strategies

Objectives of the requirement

To develop a framework, and carry out simulation testing of candidate management strategies in 2017 as proposed by Canada and other NAFO member states for the future management of the NAFO Division 2+3KLMNO Greenland halibut resource. This undertaking will inform Canada’s position at NAFO Fisheries Commission and ensure that both the needs of the Cana dian fishing industry and those of other member nations with regard to catch, and the conservation of the resource in terms of Canada and NAFO’s sustainability criteria,will be met in thebest possible way, given the available information.

Criteria for assessment of the statement of Capabilities

The evaluation criteria are based on the contractor meeting the criteria on a pass/fail basis of Mandatory (M1 and M2) elements andranking of experience criteria (E1 and E2) on a scale of 1-10 based on the bidder demonstrating experience in the required abilities.

M1. The contractor or individual employed by the contractor must hold a do

ctoral degree in biology, mathematics orstatistics. (Metric - presentation of degree).

M2. Post-doctoral fellow (PDF) training in fisheries science from an accredited Canadian university. (Metric - presentation of letter or certification of PDF placement)

E1. Experience in working withand applying age-structured fish stock assessment models for groundfish species, statistical model fitting and simu

lation analyses. (Metric - evidence of primary publications or demonstration of paper contributions to peer-reviewed meetings; 1 ye ar=1 point, 2-3 years=5 pts, 3-5 years=7 points and >5 years= 10 points

(max); minimum 2 points required ).

E2. Experience working with fisheries assessment model computer coding;

communication of complex results at meetings; defence of work at peer review meetings; providing computer code with peers. (Evidence would be av

ailable from a Curriculum vitae and references; 1-year=1 point, 2-3 years=5 pts, 3-5 years=7 points and >5 years= 10 points (max); minimum 1

point required ).

Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement: NAFTA/Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)

Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s) N/A

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier AMEC Foster Wheeler Envoronment & Infrastructure is the only known source in Canada.

Government Contracts Regulations Exception: The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - only one person is ca

pable of performing the work.

Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked

under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Article 3.2 c) c.in so far as is strictly necessary where, for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the entity, the goods or services could not be obtained in time by means of openor selective tend

ering procedures; Agreementon Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506 12. a): - to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as exclusive licences, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative.

Ownership of Intellectual Property: Crown to retain ownership

The period of the proposed contract

Award to December 21, 2017

A cost estimate of the proposed contract. The estimatedvalue of the contract is $134,550.00 HST included.

Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

Amec Foster Wheeler Americas Limited 133 Crosbie Road P.O. Box 13216 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B4A5 Operating as: Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure

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 inthe 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.

The closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities.

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is : May 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. NDT.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to

Janice Baird, Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada The John Cabot Building 10 Barter's Hill, Box 4600 St. John's, NL A1C 5T2

Telephone: 709-772-2999 Facsimile: 709-772-4603 E-mail: janice.baird@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.

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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.

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.