NAVAL LARGE TUG CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ENQUIRY FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF LARGE TUGS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

Amendment 2 is raised to extend the closing date from February 15th to February 28th 2013.

1 - Background

The Department of National Defence (DND) intends to replace its fleet of large tugs currently deployed in both HMC Dockyards Halifax in Nova Scotia and Esquimalt in British Columbia. It is expected that the requirement will provide for the construction, test, trial and delivery of six large tugs. The large tugs intended to be replaced are the five Glen Class tugs and the two Fire Class tugs. The information resulting from this Price and Availability (P&A) Enquiry will be used for confirming cost estimates.

2 - Who should respond to this Price and Availability Enquiry

Any company that qualifies under the Canadian Shipbuilding, Repair, Refit and Modernization Policy may provide their input to this P&A Enquiry. However, the selected companies and/or their subsidiaries under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy will be required to follow the provisions of Section 10 of the Umbrella Agreement. Section 10 of the Umbrella Agreement is an annex to this P&A Enquiry for information purposes.

3 - Requirements

A General Statement of Operational Requirements (SOR) as an annex completes this P&A Enquiry which provides in general terms the expected performances the tugs will have to meet. It is expected that commercial tug designs actually in service will meet all requirements listed in the SOR with minor or no significant modifications.

Design Characteristics

Daily in harbour operations consisting of hot or cold moves of existing and future warships up to 25,000 tons; Assisting in closing harbour gates, delivering supplies or fresh water, buoy operations and other routine harbour tasks; Twin engine/propulsion plant capable of delivering an approximate bollard pull of 40 tons or an equivalent total power of 4,000 BHP. Suppliers are invited to comment on proposed propulsion plant; Fire fighting capability (FiFi 1); Full speed of at least 12 knots; Preferred length overall not to exceed 33 metres; Draft shall not exceed 6 meters; Modern configuration that includes ergonomic features enabling a single person operation from the conning position for any projected evolution in any direction; The vessels will be operated by a civilian crew holding Transport Canada certification; The vessels are to be built according to Transport Canada Near Coastal Voyage Class I Regulations and Standards and to a Transport Canada recognised classification society and, Crew size, range and hotel capacity as detailed in attached general SOR.

Harbour Tug Modified Operational Requirements

Reduced range; Reduced crew size and hotel capacity; Reduced crane capacity and, Voyage changed to Near Coastal Voyage Class II.

Note: For ease of reference, a comparative table at the end of the SOR document has been included where are further detailed the above reduced operational requirements.

Canada does not consider the above list or SOR content to be conclusive, nor does the Department of National Defence have any preference for a specific design.

4 - Additional Technical Information

The Technical Statement of Requirements document can be made available upon request. It will provide further details regarding general and specific requirements pertaining to the hull, propulsion system, electrical end electronic systems, auxiliary systems and outfitting. As required, any company may comment, raise any discrepancy or propose a change to any aspects of the technical document, particularly if any requirements in the document would require a significant change to an available design. 5 - Price and Availability Enquiry required information

Short description of proposed in service design(s) and extent of changes if applicable required to meet the general SOR. Your recommendation regarding the propulsion plant. Your interest in participating in a solicitation for the acquisition of the subject tugs. Price per unit that will include the construction, test and trial for: A configuration meeting all requirements A configuration meeting modified requirements for a harbour tug Price per unit for delivery to both HMC Dockyards. Other associated indirect costs including a separate line for design costs.

6 - Questions and Responses

Any questions and responses to this Price & Availability Enquiry shall be forwarded by e-mail to the Contracting Authority. Note that the Project Team will be off during the Holiday Season which may delay responses to questions submitted during that period.

7 - Requested Submission Date

It is requested that the above information be submitted to the Contracting Authority by 18th January 2013.

Any information that will be forwarded to the Supply Team Leader will remain business confidential and will not be disclosed. Only pertinent information will be forwarded to DND and will remain anonymous.

This P&A Enquiry is not a sollicitation and there are no commitments with respect to a future request for proposal or a contract.

Allen Bilodeau - Supply Team Leader allen.bilodeau@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Or by mail to the following address: Marine Systems Directorate - Ship Construction Division (MC) Public Works and Government Services Canada 6C2, Place du Portage, 11 Laurier St. Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5

Tel: (819) 956-5950

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.