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Create free accountTrade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: FlightSafety International Inc. 3201 East Airfield Drive P.O.Box 613169 DFW Airport Dallas Forth Worth Texas United States 75261 Nature of Requirements: Advanced Contract Award Notice: Pilatus PC-12 NG (Next Generation) Ground and Simulator Training
1.0 Introduction
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for the provision of annual ground and simulator training for RCMP Pilatus PC-12 NG (Next Generation) pilots. The purpose of this Advanced Contract Award Notice is to signal the government's intention to award a contract for these services to FlightSafety International, 3201 East Airfield Drive, Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Before awarding a contract, the government provides other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period.
If other potential suppliers submit statements of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed with a full tendering process on the government's electronic tendering service, in order to award the contract.
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.
2.0 Background
Annual training is a Transport Canada requirement to ensure pilots maintain a specific level of safe competency. This competency is evaluated internally by RCMP Check pilots and a Certification of Proficiency is issued to complete the Transport Canada competency obligations. This statement of work is in accordance with the Air Services Operations Manual, section 6 Training and Proficiency Requirements.
3.0 Scope of Requirement
The following is a description and specifications of training requested for annual ground and simulator training for RCMP Pilatus PC-12 NG (Next Generation) pilots. Approximately 50 pilots will require recurrent training and 3 pilots will require Initial Ground and Simulator Training annually.
4.0 Aircraft Technical Ground Training
The training shall ensure that each flight crew member is knowledgeable with respect to Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft systems and all normal, abnormal and emergency procedures.
A minimum of 20 hours of ground school is required for initial pilot training.
A minimum of 7.5 hours of ground school is required for recurrent pilot training. (As per Air Services Operations Manual 6.6.3)
4.1 Aeroplane systems operation and limitations as contained in the aeroplane flight manual and aeroplane operating manual, and standard operating procedures;
4.2 Operation of all equipment that is installed in all aeroplanes of the same type operated by the air operator;
4.3 Differences in equipment that is installed in all aeroplanes of the same type in the air operator's fleet;
4.4 Applicable standard operating procedures for pilot flying and pilot not flying duties for normal, abnormal and emergency procedures for the aeroplane;
4.5 Aeroplane performance and limitations;
4.6 Weight and balance procedures; and
4.7 Honeywell Apex Avionics system overview including system failures and recoveries.
5.0 Aircraft Simulator Training
A minimum of 6 hours as pilot flying for initial pilot training.
A minimum of 3 hours as pilot flying for recurrent pilot training. (As per Air Services Operations Manual 6.6.3)
The following subjects MUST be covered as contained in the Aeroplane Flight Manual:
5.1 Procedures for normal, abnormal and emergency operation of the aeroplane systems and components including: a) Use of aeroplane checklists; b) Flight and cabin crew cooperation, command and coordination; c) Aeroplane fire on the ground and while airborne; d) Engine fire or failure; e) Effects of engine icing and anti-ice operation; f) Take-off, landing and flight with critical engine inoperative including drift down and engine inoperative performance capabilities; g) Loss of pressurization and emergency decent (as applicable); h) Flight control failures and degraded states of operation; i) Hydraulic, electrical and other system failures; j) Failure of Honeywell APEX navigation and communication equipment; k) Pilot incapacitation during take-off, landing and in-flight; l) Approach to the stall; m) Normal and abnormal flight characteristics applicable to the aircraft type. These may include such items as: Dutch roll, buffet boundary onset, jet upset, steep turns, etc.; n) Aeroplane performance for climb, cruise, holding, descent, landing and diversion; o) Normal, noise abatement and maximum performance take-off; p) Aircraft performance calculations, including take-off and landing speeds, weight and balance and centre of gravity; q) Rejected take-off procedures and rejected landings; r) Passenger and crew evacuation; and s) FMS, GPWS, TCAS, and other specialized aeroplane equipment as applicable.
5.2 Flight planning and instrument flight procedures: a) Departure, enroute, holding, arrival and in-flight diversion; b) Precision, non-precision, and as applicable circling approaches, and missed approaches in minimum visibility conditions; c) Precision, non-precision, and, as applicable, circling approaches, and missed approaches using automatic, flight director and degraded states of operation; d) All normal and emergency procedures applicable to the aircraft type; e) Maneuvering of the aeroplane on the ground; f) Crosswind take-off and landings to 100% of the certificated crosswind component; g) Contaminated runway and crosswind take-off and landings to published demonstrated crosswind component (as applicable); h) A mix of no electronic aids, day, night and dusk visual circuits, approaches and landings. A visual flight training program in the flight simulator is required to ensure visual flight skills are developed in the aeroplane type; and i) The training shall cover the following using both day and night scenarios where the flight simulator capability permits: Normal and crosswind take-offs, visual circuits and landings with variable winds, runway illusion and surface conditions; Engine inoperative approaches and landings; Engine failure procedures during take-off and missed approach; No electronic aids approaches and landings; and Approach and landings with degraded flight controls (as applicable).
6.0 Simulator Requirement
FAA/JAA - approved Level D Full Motion Simulator fitted with flight deck equipment of the Pilatus PC-12 NG model and Honeywell APEX Avionics System
7.0 Period of the Contract
The period of the Contract is from date of contract to September 30, 2013 inclusive.
The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to 4 additional 1 year period(s) under the same conditions.
8.0 Value
Total estimated value in US Funds is $500,000.00 - $600,000.00 per year.
9.0 Pre-selected Supplier
FlightSafety International is the pre-selected supplier. FlightSafety International will provide a Pilatus PC-12 NG Level D Simulator for training, which is identical to the make and model that the RCMP utilizes. Air services require RCMP Pilatus PC-12 pilots to complete annual recurrent training in an approved flight training device or simulator, and with a ground school curriculum that meets the RCMP standard.
10.0 Statement of Capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in the Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
11.0 Closing Date
The closing date for accepting statements of capabilities is August 29, 2012.
12.0 Contact Information
Renee Stephen Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Branch Project Delivery Services Division Place du Portage Phase III, 10C1 11, rue Laurier, Gatineau (Quebec) K1A 0S5
Telephone: 819-956-6973 Facsimile: 819-956-2675 E-mail address: Renee.Stephen@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
13.0 Trade Agreements
This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). 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.
Not stated in the notice: procurement type, procurement method, selection criteria, region of delivery, region of opportunity, expected contract period, end user
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