AOPS/JSS ISS

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements: AMENDMENT 003 OF THIS LETTER OF INTEREST IS REVISED TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS:

3. At Article 2. BACKGROUND

AFTER "The Department of National Defence has a requirement to obtain In-Service Support for two new classes of vessels procured under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships and the Joint Support Ships." INSERT:

For planning purposes only: the first ship delivery for the Joint Support Ships is expected in 2017-2018 and the first ship delivery for the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships is in 2018. The projects are tracking toward these delivery timeframes, and both the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships and Joint Support Ships projects are in their Definition phases. During the project Definition phase, highly complex work to refine and progress ship designs, construction implementation planning, costings, and schedules is being done.

The Department of National Defence's Project Management Office for the Joint Support Ships is currently working with the aim to complete construction of the first Joint Support Ship in 2017-2018; however, the target date depends upon the readiness of the the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy designated shipyard (Vancouver Shipyard Co. Ltd.) to support the Joint Support Ships build, and upon the sequence of construction for both the Joint Support Ships and CCG Polar Icebreaker projects.

The Project Management Office for the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships is continuing engagement to reach its target dates."

ALL OTHER ITEMS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED

AMENDMENT 002 OF THIS LETTER OF INTEREST IS REVISED TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS:

1. At Article 2. BACKGROUND

DELETE "The Department of National Defence has a requirement to obtain In-Service Support for two new classes of vessels procured under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships and the Joint Support Ships with the delivery of the first ship expected to be in 2018."

And

INSERT IN LIEU "The Department of National Defence has a requirement to obtain In-Service Support for two new classes of vessels procured under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships and the Joint Support Ships."

2. At Article 4. INDUSTRY DAY PARTICULARS

DELETE "National Shipbuilding Procurement Office"

And

INSERT IN LIEU "Naval Shipbuilding Projects Office"

ALL OTHER ITEMS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED

LETTER OF INTEREST

Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support Projects

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Letter of Interest is to invite interested companies to an Industry Day in Gatineau, Quebec. The Industry Day will provide an update on the status of the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support projects.

Interested companies are also invited to participate in the French and English Industry Day Webinars. The Webinars will provide an opportunity for Industry to participate if they cannot attend the in-person Industry Day.

Recognizing the capabilities of Canada's marine sector, the Government of Canada wishes to consult with Industry in order to establish the preferred procurement strategy to obtain long-term and sustainable In-Service Support for the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship projects.

At this time, the Government of Canada is considering a number of procurement options, which will be presented at Industry Day for feedback.

Industry will be advised on the proposed process and milestones.

This Letter of Interest is not a call for Tenders or a Request For Proposal. No agreement or contract will be entered into, with any person or entity, based solely on this Letter of Interest. The issuance of this Letter of Interest is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada or as authority to potential participants to undertake any work, which could be charged to Canada. This Letter of Interest is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal or award contract(s) for these projects.

2. BACKGROUND

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to obtain In-Service Support for two new classes of vessels procured under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships and the Joint Support Ships with the delivery of the first ship expected to be in 2018.

The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy encompasses three streams: large ship construction, small ship construction and ship repair, refit and maintenance. Through this Strategy, Canada has established a long-term sourcing relationship with two Canadian shipyards. These shipyards were selected through a national competition designating them as strategic sources of supply, one for large combat vessels (Irving Shipbuilding, who will build the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships) and the other for large non-combat vessels (Vancouver Shipyards, who will build the Joint Support Ships). The Strategy states that the repair, refit and maintenance of ships in the Government fleet will be sourced through competitive procurement processes in accordance with standard policies.

Several websites have been created to provide information to industry regarding the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship projects. Links to these websites can be found at the following address:

http://www.materiel.forces.gc.ca/en/AJISS.page

3. LEGISLATION, TRADE AGREEMENTS AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES

The following is indicative of some of the legislation, trade agreements and government policies, which could impact the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support projects:

a. Agreement on Internal Trade and National Security Exception: This procurement is not subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade as the National Security Exception has been invoked for each project;

b. North American Free Trade Agreement and World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement: This procurement is excluded from the North American Free Trade Agreement in accordance with the North American Free Trade Agreement Chapter Ten, Annex 1001.1b-2 Section B, Annex 1001.2b General Note 1(a), and from the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement Appendix 1, Annex 1 and Annex 4, Note No. 4;

c. The Canadian Shipbuilding Policy and the Shipbuilding, Repair, Refit and Modernization Policy will apply;

d. Canadian Content Policy: The Canadian Content Policy does not apply to procurements subject to Cabinet-mandated sourcing relating to shipbuilding, ship repair, refit and mid-life modernization;

e. Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRBs) policy will apply to this procurement;

f. Controlled Goods Program: This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program;

g. Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity: The Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity will apply to this procurement;

h. Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements will apply as some work and goods may be performed and delivered to a land claim area.

4. INDUSTRY DAY PARTICULARS

Industry Day Date: Monday, October 29, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm EST Location: Gatineau, Quebec

French Webinar Session Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 Time: 10:00 am EST

English Webinar Session Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm EST

Admission: Participants MUST pre-register for any sessions that they wish to be involved in by Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:59 pm EST.

Further details (ie. Exact venue coordinates, passwords for the Webinars, etc. will be provided after pre-registration).

Security: Presentations will be unclassified.

The following is the tentative agenda for Industry Day

- Sign-In 1200 - 1300 - Start time 1300 - Administrative Brief 1310 - Opening Remarks - PWGSC - Mr. Scott Leslie 1310 - 1320 - DND - Mr. Ian Mack 1320 - 1330 - Presentations - National Shipbuilding Procurement Office In-Service Support 1340 - 1425 - Break 1425 - 1445 - Q/A 1445 - 1520 - Concluding Remarks - Mr. Scott Leslie 1520 - 1530

The following is the tentative agenda for the French Webinar

- Introductory Remarks 1000 - 1005 - National Shipbuilding Procurement Office In-Service Support 1005 - 1050 - Q/A 1050 - 1130

The following is the tentative agenda for the English Webinar

- Introductory Remarks 1300 - 1305 - National Shipbuilding Procurement Office In-Service Support 1305 - 1350 - Q/A 1350 - 1430

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

1) The invitation is extended to industry only. 2) For the Industry Day, only pre-registered individuals will be admitted to the venue due to capacity restraints. There will be no registration at the door. All attendees will be required to sign-in upon arrival to the venue and their names will be published after the events. 3) Interested parties are encouraged to submit any questions to the Contracting Authority at least three working days in advance of the briefing in order for Canada to provide a timely response.

Contracting Authority

Tom Liagridonis Public Works and Government Services Canada Email: NPEANSISES.AOPSJSSISS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA

4) The Presentation made by the Government of Canada, responses to questions, and the list of attendees will be published in the public domain after the events. 5) Attendees are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation, meals, and parking for the Industry Day and for their own computer to participate in either of the scheduled Webinars. 6) Attendance at this Industry Day or participation in either of these Webinar sessions is not mandatory for inclusion in any future Industry Days and or Request for Proposals. 7) Any presentation materials will be made available at the following project website subsequent to the completion of the Industry Day and Webinar sessions:

http://www.materiel.forces.gc.ca/en/AJISS.page

8) For media questions, please call Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Media Relations Office at 819-956-2315.

5. RESPONSE - REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Interested companies planning on attending Industry Day on Monday, October 29, 2012 and/or participating in either of the Webinar sessions on Thursday, November 1, 2012, MUST pre-register by Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:59 pm EST at the following Web address:

http://fluidsurveys.com/s/NSPO-OPCN/

At the time of pre-registration, the following information must be provided for each attendee:

-What event(s) you wish to register for - Industry Day, Webinar French, and/or Webinar English; -Legal company name and operating name; -Corporate address and telephone/fax numbers; -All Representatives' names and titles; and -All Representatives' telephone/fax numbers and email addresses.

By providing the pre-registration information, the participant's consent to the release of their information, and that of their company, to the public.

Your feedback/comments are welcome on any or all aspects of this event.

6. LANGUAGE

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Delivery Date: 29/10/2012

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.