SO - GMDSS EQUIPMENT FOR CCG VESSEL

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Standing Offer for Global Maritimes Distress and Safety System for CCG Vessels F7048-140004/A

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a requirement to procure Global Martimes Distress and Safety System for CCG vessels for various delivery points across Canada.

For a full description of the GMDSS equipment and services to be procured see Schedule 1 - Pricing Schedule.

BACKGROUND

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a requirement to procure Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) equipment to be installed Coast Guard vessels under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Carriage Requirements. The equipment currently fitted on CCG vessels is no longer supported and has reached its end of life.

SOURCING

It is proposed to solicit a competitive bid through Buy and Sell for this requirement.

There will be a mandatory and rated criteria matrix used in the evaluation process which will be published with the RFP. A contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder with the highest total score as detailed in the RFP.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to put in place a five (5) year National Individual Standing Offer (NISO), with an additional two (2) year option period, to procure the required GMDSS equipment. The NISO will also include provisions to obtain Maintenance Training for CCG technical staff. Additional details including the Statement of Work, Technical Statement of Requirements and Evaluation Plan are included in the Request for Proposal.

Prices will be determined at the RFP Phase through competition. If only one compliant bid is received, price support and price certification will be requested.

SECURITY

There are no security requirements for this requirement.

BASIS OF PAYMENT

Bidders will be requested to propose Firm Unit Pricing for the equipment acquisition.

POLICY

This requirement is exempt from the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) and the Canada - Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), based on the Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code of 5895 Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. All in accordance with NAFTA chapter 10, Annex 1001.1b2, General Note 1, and WTO-AGP, Annex 4. Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) is applicable.

This procurement is conditionally limited to Canadian Goods and Canadian Services.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCA) is not applicable.

If a Standing Offer is awarded as a result of this solicitation, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receipt of notification that their bid was unsuccessful. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.

As per policy requirements all notices posted on Buy and Sell will be in both official languages.

INQUIRIES

Public Works and Government Services Canada Electronics, Simulators and Defence Systems Division - QF 8C2, Place du Portage, Phase III, 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, QC K1A 0S5

ATTN: Kathie Eddy TEL No.: (819) 956-0768 FAX No.: (819) 956-5650 E-MAIL: kathie.eddy@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.