SPECIAL OPERATIONS RIGID HULL INFLATIBLE BOATS

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: SPECIAL OPERATIONS RIGID HULL INFLATIBLE BOATS

W6399-12DF56/A Haydock(MDDIV), Mark Telephone No. - (819) 956-1397

AMENDMENT No. 1

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Closing Date: June 1, 2012 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT

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Closing Date: June 15, 2012 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT

ORIGINAL

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

Nature of Requirements: DND has a requirement for eight (8) high performance Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) with trailers that support both the utility needs of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) as well as providing a capability in support of advanced boarding operations. The SO RHIBs are to be based upon a proven (tested) design that is in current production.

The boats and trailers are to be delivered to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, British Columbia and to Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Delivery of the first Two (2) RHIBs and trailers shall be on or before 1 October 2012. The remaining six (6) RHIBS and trailers shall be delivered within six (6) months of the Acceptance of the first two (2) RHIBs and trailers.

There will be an option for up to an additional two (2) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats WithTrailers. The option(s) may be exercised at any time and from time to time up to eighteen months from contract award. The option proposed shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the RFP.

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

The patrol vessel and equipment must meet the following requirements:(+/- 5%):

(a) Overall length: no more than 7.25 m (23.8 ft);

(b) Overall width (Beam) of inflated hull: no more than 2.75 m (9.0 ft);

(c) Inner length of inflated hull: at least 5.2 m (17.0 ft);

(d) Inner width of inflated hull: at least 1.5 m (5 ft);

(e) Inner depth of inflated hull (top of tube to deck): at least 0.55 m (22 in); and

(f) Draft (outdrive tilted up): no more than 0.55 m (22 in).

(g) The SO RHIB shall have a weight at Heavy Operational Load, less the two operators (Coxswain and Navigator), of no more than 2136 kg (4700 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 (SOR).

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 (5) 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.