Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

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Non-Destructive Testing Services

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NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SERVICES

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT

REQUIREMENT

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to carry out non-destructive testing (NDT), primarily radiography (RT), of HMC Ship and Submarine structure and pipe weld repairs to provide Quality Control (QC) in accordance with specified standards and policies as required by Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMF CB).

When repairs are carried out to steel structure or metal pipe work on HMC Ships and Submarines the welds are subject to QC standards to support safety assurance. For Class 1 and Class 2 welds as defined in paragraph 8d there is a requirement for RT to be completed in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs 8a, b and c. FMF CB requires contractor services to provide that capability as the need arises. The work is often instigated from repairs found under survey not from planned modifications or upgrades and as such is unpredictable. FMF CB requires that a notice period is agreed for the services to be provided as these requirements arise.

The Contractor must conduct RT of approximately 30 pipe welds and 20 structural welds per year on HMC Ships and Submarines in dock or alongside a jetty for 2 years. DND expect to activate an optional 1 year extension subject to funding. The Contractor must carry out approximately 10 MT/UT/PT inspections per year to supplement FMF capability. This is an estimate and the volume of work may change but the type of task and technical specifications will be consistent with what is described here.

PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT: The period of the contract is two years from the date of Contract award.

OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT: The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to one (1) additional one (1) year periods under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT: There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

TRADE AGREEMENTS: The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

CANADIAN CONTENT: The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.

EPOST CONNECT SERVICE: This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.

DEBRIEFINGS: Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Further specifications and information are contained in the solicitation package.

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.