Halifax Class GT ISS, RFRE

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Request for Responses and Evaluation for the In-Service Support of the LM2500 Gas Turbine Engines on Canada’s Halifax Class Frigates

1.Introduction

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to maintain its LM2500 gas turbine engine propulsion system on board Canada’s Halifax class frigates, inclusive of gas generator, power turbine, high spee d coupling shaft, lube oil storage and conditioning assembly, and enclosure for the remaining life of the frigates currently estimated tobe a minimum of 20 years. This Request for Responses and Evaluation (RFRE) phase will qualify potential bidders who demonstrate that they have the necessary capabilities and past experience required to deliver a solution for DND’s GT ISS requirementand secure the commitment to meet Industrial and Technological Benefits requirements. The qualified RFRE suppliers will review the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) do cumentation through a series of review sessions with Canada. The Review and Refine Requirements (RRR) phase will provide Industry Canada with the opportunity to obtain information directly from industry to shape the Value Proposition requirement. The RRR process will provide the qualified RFRE suppliers with the opportunity to provide feedback and to obt ain a clear understanding of the business and technical requirements; this will allow the qualified RFRE suppliers to be in a position to prepare informed responses to the RFP. The resulting RFP will then be issued directly to thequalified RFRE suppliers only, in order to solicit their bids.

2.Industrial and Technological Benefits and Value Proposition

A slide deck describing the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, including Value Proposition, is attached hereto. The objective of providing this information is to present Canada’s market analysis related to the GT ISS procurement and the initial Value Proposition evaluation approach. Questions for potential bidders in the slide deck are provided at this stagein the procurement process to allow potential bidders time to develop fulsome responses. Potential bidder’s responses will not be required to prequalify under this RFRE but, will be required early in the RRR process. Submission date of the responses will be December 18 2015.

3. Background

Each of Canada’s twelve Halifax class frigates, commissioned between 1992 and 1996, are fitted with two GE LM2500 gas turbine systems which have been maintained under an in-service support contract since 2001. It is anticipated that the work described in the RFP will include the in-service support for the existing LM2500 gas turbines (including spares) from first level ongoing maintenance to complete assembly overhaul, maintenance and warehousing of the spareinventory and the provision of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) to support military operations at all times.

4. Qualification Criteria

To pre-qualify under this RFRE: a.Suppliers must be licensed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to perform work on LM2500 gas turbines including onboard periodic preventative main tenance to complete assembly removal and overhaul; b.Suppliers must have experience as a support provider repairing LM2500 gas turbines that are currently in service; c.Suppliers must be from a NATO or allied country; and d.Suppliers must commit to Industrial and Technological Benefits requirements (including 100% of contract value).

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.