Ghost Run Adventure Training, Ralston, AB

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Ghost Run Adventure Training, Ralston, AB

W0142-13C048/A Twomey, Margaret L. Telephone No. - (403) 292-4450 Fax No. - (403) 292-5786

Canoeing/Kayaking - Western Canada

For the provision of all materials, equipment, labour, supervision and expertise necessary for the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) to conduct canoeing and kayaking exercises as part of the summer Adventure Training (AT) programmes (Exercise GHOST RUN) within Western Canada.

Exercise GHOST RUN is a 5-day open Canadian canoeing or kayaking Exercise, designed to be used by the British Military, both men and women, who are deployed on permanent or temporary duty in Canada. Training is to be conducted from a suitable location, which encompasses the Kananaskis Provincial Park and surrounding area as this best facilitates the level of activities that will be carried out in the early stages of learning and facilitates commuting distances from the support centre

In addition the selection of rivers to facilitate moving water techniques will be the responsibility of the contractor in consultation with the Chief Instructor (CI) at Trails End Camp (TEC), (the British Army Training Unit Suffield's (BATUS) Adventurous Training Centre). Consideration must be given regarding travel distances to the start and finish points of the Expedition, which is not to exceed 3.5 hours by road in poor weather conditions. All services and training shall be conducted and delivered in accordance with this Statement of Works (SOW), current best practice, under the direction of the Officer Commanding (OC) TEC and comply with current policies of the Department of National Defence (DND) and BATUS.

Period of Contract: The term of this contract will be two (2) firm years from 1 June 2013 to 30 April 2015, with a further one (1) year option from 1 May 2015 to 30 April 2016.

The summer season for 2013 runs from 1 June through until 31 October. The summer season for 2014 and 2015 (option yr) runs from 1 May through until 31 October.

"The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services."

Pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003, Bidders must submit a complete list of names of all individuals who are currently directors of the Bidder. Furthermore, as determined by the Special Investigations Directorate, Departmental Oversight Branch, each individual named on the list may be requested to complete a Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and related documentation.

For the purposes of this procurement, Canada is acting as AGENT for the British Army Training Unit Suffield in accordance with the "Agreement Between the Government of Canada and The Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on British Armed Forces' Training in Canada" and the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Department of National Defence of Canada and The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Concerning British Armed Forces Training at Canadian Forces Base Suffield (the "MOU").

Site Visit British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) assistance will conduct a site visit of the recommended Bidder's facilities to ensure that the potential contractor can meet all the standards and requirements identified under the Mandatory requirements 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.