9M RHIB

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) 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: 9M SPECIAL OPERATIONS RIGID HULL INFLATIBLE BOATS

W6399-12DD09/A Haydock(MDDIV), Mark Telephone No. - (819) 956-1397 E-mail: mark.haydock@pwgsc.gc.ca

Trade Agreement: AIT Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy:Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement: No

AMENDMENT 2

This Amendment is being issued to extend the closing date of the solicitation until September 13 , 2013 14:00 Eastern Standard Time

AMENDMENT 1

This Amendment is being issued to extend the closing date of the solicitation until September 6 , 2013 14:00 Eastern Standard Time.

Nature of Requirements: The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for high performance Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) that support the maritime interdiction role in Canada. The boats will operate in fresh and salt water environments including Canadian internal waterways and coastal waters out to 200 nautical miles in all seasons. The Boats will be transportable by road on a trailer, and also have the capability of being transported by ship and on DND air assets such as the CC130 Hercules. The contractor shall build and deliver Fifteen (15) RHIBs in accordance with the requirements as described in the The Statement of Requirements (Annex A) and the Performance and Technical Specifications (Annex B) within one hundred eighty-five (185) weeks of Contract Award;DND also requires In-Service Support (ISS) as detailed in The Statement of Requirements (Annex A) for a period of five (5) years following Contract Award.

The boats and trailers are to be delivered to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, British Columbia Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Nova Scotia and Dwyer Hill Training Centre, Ontario.

Options

A) An irrevocable option(s) to purchase up to a maximum of 5 additional RHIB's with Trailers, Under all of the same terms and conditions specified in the Contract, and at the firm unit prices provided for in Annex "E"Basis of Payment" . The option(s) may be exercised at any time and from time to time up to thirty-six (months) from Contract Award. The option, may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority.

B) An irrevocable option(s) to purchase Additional spares and Specialized tools based on the initial spares and specialize tools , under all of the same terms And Conditions specified in the Contract detailed in Section 7.0 of Annex A and at the prices provided at Annex E Section 2 ; The option(s) may be exercised at any time and from time to Time up to thirty-six (months) from Contract Award. The option, may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority; and

C) An irrevocable option to extend the term of the Work described as In-Service Support as Detailed in The Statement of Work, Annex A at Appendix 2 by up to 5 additional 1 year period(s) under all of the same terms and 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.

. The Department of National Defence has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to Canada, on the following grounds: National Security

The proposed vessel shall be designed and built to the latest Transport Canada Marine Safety Branch (TCMSB) TP 1332E Construction Standards for Small Vessels

Dimensions

The DND RHIB shall have the following dimensions

(a) Length of rigid hull (bow to stern engine guard): 10.0 +/- 0.5 m (32.8 +/- 1.6 ft);

(b) Width of rigid hull: no more than 2.6 m (8.5 ft);

(c) Overall length (tube set inflated, engines raised): no more than 10.5 +/- 0.5 m (34.4 +/- 1.6 ft);

(d) Overall width (Beam) of inflated tube set: no more than 3.25 +/- 0.2 m (10.7 +/- 0.7 ft);

(e) Overall height (arch folded and stowed): no more than 2.7 m (8.9 ft);

(f) Deadrise at transom: minimum 21 degrees, maximum 24 degrees;

(g) Hull angle at transom: 24 +/- 4 degrees;

(h) Hull angle at mid-ships: 36 +/- 4 degrees;

(i) Draft (outdrive motors lowered): no more than 0.9 +/- 0.1 m (3 +/- 0.3 ft); and

(j) Draft (outdrive motors raised): no more than 0.6 +/- 0.1 m (2 +/- 0.3 ft).

Weight

The DND RHIB shall have a weight at Normal Load Configuration of no more than 6590 kg (14,500 lbs).

The bidder shall demonstrate that the company has the facilities, management, technical expertise (i.e. Hull, Machinery, Electrical, Electronic and Outfitting) and the resources to construct a vessel that meets the quality and requirements as specified. Bidders shall also provide documented evidence of the company's capability to construct a vessel of the size and type specified in this Statement of Requirement (TSOR).

The Bidder shall provide objective evidence that it has a proven capability in the construction of vessels of the size, type and complexity which is the subject to this RFP, by providing a detailed list of such boats built within the last five (10) years.

The Bidder shall provide objective evidence that it has a Quality Assurance Program, which shall be in place during the performance of the Work, and which addresses defined quality control elements.

Prior to the award of any Contract, the Bidder being recommended for Contract award will be required to demonstrate to Canada that it either has a valid labour agreement with its labour unions, or has other suitable documentation acceptable to the Canada, in effect for the duration of the Contract.

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.