Arctic Training Support

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: Yes Vendor Name and Address: Atco Structures & Logistics Services Ltd Suite 203, 5109 - 48 Street Yellowknife Northwest Territories Canada X1A1N5 Nature of Requirements: Arctic Training Support

W0117-12H038/A Parker, LaVona Telephone No. - (204) 984-2351 ( ) Fax No. - (204) 983-7796

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), intends to negotiate with ATCO Structure & Logistics for the provision of the following:

1. General. Beginning in 2013, the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training (CFSSAT) has been tasked to re-introduce the Arctic Aircrew Survival (AOS - AA) course in Resolute Bay. We will conduct training, and deploy advance parties, in the area of Resolute Bay, Nunavut between 4 and 26 January 2013. A maximum of forty-eight students and twelve staff will participate in the training, which will encompass a combination of classroom and field exercises.

2. Outline of Required Services, 4 -26 January 2013.

a. Accommodation. 258 person nights (i.e. bed spaces). Single rooms are not required and bathrooms may be communal. A common area suitable for delivering lectures to twenty-four students is required;

b. Meals. 248 Breakfasts / 244 Lunches / 251 Suppers / 66 Box lunches. Meals will be served in a buffet style arrangement;

c. Vehicle Rentals (days by vehicle). 67, Crew Cab Truck / 60, LOSV (general purpose snowmobiles);

d. Support to loading and unloading RCAF aircraft (Forklift). 20 Hours; and

e. Diesel fuel for the generator at the Arctic Training Det (aka "Crystal City). 1315 litres.

Trade Agreements

Article 506.12(b) of AIT, Article 1016: Limited Tendering Procedures of NAFTA, are applicable as this requirement can be fulfilled by only one supplier.

Government Contract Regulations, Part 1, Section 6(d) only one supplier (person or firm) is capable of performing the contract.

Comprehensive Land Claims

This procurement is subject to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

Estimated Cost: $ 100,000.00 - 114,000.00 (GST extra)

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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