Adventure Training - Snow Drift, 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: Adventure Training - Snow Drift

W0142-13C050/A Twomey, Margaret L. Telephone No. - (403) 292-4450 Fax No. - (403) 292-5786

For the provision of all materials, equipment, labour, supervision and expertise necessary for the British Military to conduct its winter skiing Adventure Training programmes (Exercise SNOW DRIFT) within Western Canada.

Exercise SNOW DRIFT encompasses both foundation and leader based ski courses which are designed to be used by the British Military, both men and women, whom are deployed on permanent or temporary duty in Canada. Training is to be conducted from a suitable location which encompasses ski hills and backcountry terrain within the Rockies. All services and training shall be conducted and delivered in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for this requirement, current best practices, under the direction of the Officer Commanding (OC) Trails End Camp (TEC) and comply with current policies of the Department of National Defence (DND) and British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS).

Period of Contract: The contract will be for a firm two year period from November 1, 2013 to 31 October, 2015. Services are to be provided from 1 November through to 31 May each year of the contract.

"The requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods and/or services."

"For services requirements, Bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation."

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. This will apply to any new incumbent. 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.