MAIN ENGINES, ALCO 251F 16V

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) 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: Garlock of Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 247 217 Bow Street Cochrane Alberta Canada T4C1A5 Nature of Requirements: Definition of the Requirement

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a requirement to purchase five (5) remanufactured ALCO 251F V16 engines, Model 16V9X10 ½ with 2950HP @ 1000RPM.. These engines shall replace the existing five (5) ALCO 251E V16 currently installed onboard a Coast Guard Medium Icebreaker Class Vessel.

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

To sole source a contract to Fairbanks Morse a subsidiary of Garlock of Canada Ltd, since they hold the proprietary rights to the ALCO engines and are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The ALCO engines are the main propulsion system onboard a Coast Guard Medium Icebreaker Class Vessel. These engines are critical for the operational requirements of the vessel. The components used during the overhaul of these engines shall be of the highest quality to insure crew safety and in order to meet CCG fleet operational requirements.

CCG will not accept third party components. For that reason, CCG will only accept components supplied by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). No substitute products will be accepted.

Trade Agreements

The requirement is subject to the limited tendering provision as per 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.

The requirement is exempted from NAFTA under Annex 1001.2b, Schedule of Canada, General Notes 1(a) and from WTO-AGP under General Note 1(a), that exempts any procurement of shipbuilding and repair.

The Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements are not applicable. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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