Hydraulic Test Stand Leasing

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Spar Aerospace Limited 374 Sidney St. Trenton Ontario Canada K8V2V2 Nature of Requirements: Advanced Contract Award Notice (ACAN)

HYDRAULIC TEST STAND LEASING

W0125-154290/A Matende, Robinah Telephone No. - (613) 545-8064 Fax No. - (613) 545-8067

1. PURPOSE OF AN ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. 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 to the pre-identified supplier.

2. DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENT

Leasing of an Electrically Driven Hydraulic Test Stand (HTS) for use with the CC177 Globemaster Aircraft.

Department of National Defence has a requirement for leasing of one (1) compliant mobile 4000 PSI electric powered hydraulic test stand for a period of 12 months. Following is a description of the technical requirements for the hydraulic test stand that meets or exceeds all stated requirements of CC177 servicing in an enclosed hangar.

2.1 BACKGROUND

The Department of National Defence (DND) Canadian Forces (CF) operates four (4) CC177 aircrafts and must perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance which includes servicing of the hydraulic systems. This servicing can include checking, cleaning or cycling the systems so the test stand must be able to provide hydraulic pressure to accomplish aircraft requirements but without using the aircraft power or aircraft hydraulic pumps. To accomplish aircraft desnagging, scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, these operations require an external hydraulic test stand capable of duplicating the aircraft systems pressures and flows. An electrically powered test stand can be utilized in an enclosed hangar and does not exhaust any hazardous fumes so technicians can work without using breathing apparatus. This also eliminates the requirement for opening hangar doors for ventilation in the winter months or in strong wind conditions.

2.2 CAPABILITY DEFICIENCY

429 (T) Squadron at 8 Wing Trenton is presently using a diesel powered hydraulic test stand to perform servicing of hydraulic systems on the CC177. It is certified for use on the CC177 but cannot be utilized in an enclosed hangar in accordance with DND/CF safety measures. An electric powered hydraulic test stand will allow maintenance functions to be carried out inside hangars safely and without using aircraft power or aircraft hydraulic pumps.

2.3 DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

The CC177 Aircraft has four independent, self contained hydraulic systems that use hydraulic fluid MIL-H-83282. Each hydraulic system is capable of approximately 60 GPM at 4000 PSI output, with a return backpressure of 80-85 PSI. The maintenance procedures on the aircraft hydraulic systems require hydraulic pressure between 0 PSI and 4000 PSI.

2.4 CONSTRAINT

2.4.1 The proposed test stand shall be "Off-The-Shelf (OTS)" at the time of lease.

2.4.2 Technical compliance testing with the CC177 Globemaster hydraulic systems will be required to confirm technical compliance of the test stand with the CC177 prior to acceptance of the lease. Compliance testing will consist of performance of standard preventive maintenance tasks described in the aircraft technical orders. The compliance testing will be performed at 8 Wing Trenton or as otherwise indicated by DND. DND will make available a CC177 aircraft for the time period necessary to perform any required testing, however, the Contractor will be responsible for providing a sample unit for testing. Trials and testing will be conducted by Contractor's representation, Life Cycle Maintenance Manager (LCMM) and Squadron representation. For the purpose of compliance testing on the CC177, the Contractor will be responsible for the operation and all aspects of maintenance support of the test stand. DND will provide the MIL-H-83282 hydraulic fluid required for testing purpose.

3. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following mandatory requirements:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 The test stand must be electrically powered and run on 550/575 VAC 60 Hz.

3.2 The test stand must have dual line, dual pump hydraulic systems each capable of simultaneously delivering to the aircraft continuous 4000 PSI operating pressure at flow rate of 30 GPM from each system with a minimum reservoir of 60 US gallons (227 Liters).

3.3 The test stand must have full adjustable control from 0 - 4000 PSI with the ability to hold the pressure at any setting between 0 - 4000 PSI. The system should be adjustable in increments of 1 PSI

3.4 he test stand shall have full adjustable control from 0 - 30 GPM with the ability to hold the flow at any setting between 0 - 30 GPM. The system should be adjustable in increments of 0.5 GPM .

3.5 The test stand must have a return pressure of 80-85 PSI.

3.6 The test stand must maintain the hydraulic fluid temperature of the systems and sub-systems below +160°F (+71.1 °C) when operating at the systems' maximum pressures and flow with an outside ambient air temperature of +125°F (+51.7 °C). The equipment should be capable of operating in all areas where the CC177 deploys.

3.7A The test stand must have a built-in hydraulic fluid purification system to decontaminate the hydraulic fluid from excess free and dissolved water, particulates and dissolved gas (air). The fluid purification system must meet or exceed the operational limits for fluid contamination of the fluid purification system described in C-05-010-012/AM-000 - Hydraulic System Contamination Causes and Control, Section 6, paragraphs 4A and 4B. DND reserves the right to confirm, through the Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE), that the proposed hydraulic fluid purification system meets this requirement. Hydraulic fluid purification system that may have received prior approval by QETE for use on aircraft will be deemed acceptable.

3.7B The test stand must filter particles to 3 microns absolute.

3.8 The test stand must be able to operate with test medium MIL-H-83282.

3.9 The test stand must be equipped with two (2) thirty (30) foot maximum X minimum one (1) inch pressure hoses and two (2) thirty (30) foot maximum X minimum one and one-half (1 ½) inch return hoses with quick disconnect fittings which must mate with the CC177 hydraulic ground connections aircraft pressure line quick disconnect P/N AE86737M (alternate 7D0241-24N) and suction line quick disconnect AE86727P (alternate 7D0241-24N).

3.10 The test stand must have an electrical cable to connect to hangar power of 120 feet long minimum. The connector is a 4 conductor Posi-lok connector.

3.11 The test stand must have a four (4) wheel chassis and a fifth wheel style steering system with integrated parking brake with tow hitch for type of ball or hook on tow vehicle.

3.12 The test stand must have a built in real-time fluid analysis capability for particle counts IAW ISO 11171, and water content readout in PPM.

3.13 The test stand must be capable of reducing pressure fluctuations by 1% or by 40 PSI

3.14 The test stand must be capable of testing all CC177 hydraulic systems meeting all maintenance requirements without the use of aircraft power or hydraulic pumps. This requirement will be confirmed on aircraft IAW para 5.2.

MAINTAINABILITY

3.15 Upon lease agreement, a complete test stand maintenance manual and detailed maintenance inspection table shall be provided by the Contractor. The maintenance inspection table shall be broken down as per equipment requirements (i.e.: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly inspections) detailing every item that must be inspected, replaced or lubricated. Also all inspections that must be done at R&O facilities shall be listed.

3.16 The Contractor shall provide initial introduction, system use and concept of operation prior to commencement. Initial cadre operator training shall be provided by the Contractor, complete with manuals and all technical data required, to operate and to maintain the equipment for the duration of the lease. Six Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Technicians shall be trained in first line maintenance. Should 2nd line maintenance be required on the test stand during the lease period, and if it is agreed that this maintenance will be carried out by DND, the Contractor shall then be responsible to provide the training to DND at no additional cost.

3.17 Repairs and maintenance to the equipment resulting from normal wear and tear occurring through the proper use of the equipment shall be the Contractor's responsibility at his own expense during the term of the lease. It is DND's intent to be responsible for first line maintenance of the leased equipment. Additional maintenance requirements over the lease period shall be negotiated at the time of the lease.

4. APPLICABILITY OF THE TRADE AGREEMENT(S) TO THE PROCUREMENT This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s): (insert the applicable trade agreements) Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PRE-IDENTIFIED SUPPLIER L-3 Communications CMRO, Trenton Ontario is the only known leaser of the Hydraulic Test Stand meeting the above specifications as well as meeting the required availability of the rental equipment and its support.

6. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS REGULATIONS EXCEPTION(S) The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - "only one person is capable of performing the work".

7. 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: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Articles 506.12(a) and 506.12(b) of AIT of Annex 4.4 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Articles 1016.2(b) and 1016.2(d)

8. THE PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT

The proposed contract is for a period of one year from date of Award.

Canada retains the irrevocable option to extend the period of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one-year long extensions to this initial contract period, at Canada's exclusive discretion.

9. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRE-IDENTIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER

Name: Spar Aerospace Limited Address: 374 Sidney St. Trenton, Ontario K8V2V2 Canada Operating as: L-3 Communications CMRO, a division of L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc.

10. 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 in the 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.

11. THE CLOSING DATE FOR A SUBMISSION OF A STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is August 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT)

12. INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to: Robinah Matende Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions - Kingston 86 Clarence Street, 2nd Floor Kingston, Ontario K7L 1X3 Canada Telephone/Téléphone: 613-545-8064 Facsimile/Télécopieur: 613-545-8067 email/courriel: robinah.matende@pwgsc-tpsgc.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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