Aircraft Inspection and Repair

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Aircraft Inspection and Repair

W8485-142138/A Allard, Ken Telephone No. - (204) 983-4920 Fax No. - (204) 983-7796

THIS REQUIREMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT AT THE DATE OF BID CLOSING

402 Sqn, based out of 17 Wing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, operates four CT142 Series 100 Dash 8 aircraft for the purpose of supporting basic Air Combat Systems Officer and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator training. The CT142 aircraft is a modified civilian Dash 8 model 102 aircraft (DHC-8-102).

Between March 2009 and July 2011, all CT142 aircraft underwent a 20-Year Mid-Life Structural Inspection equivalent in scope to the Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance Program Manual (PSM 1-8-7, PSM 1-8-7TC) "D" Check. A number of tasks conducted during the 20-Year Inspection are subject to a 5-Year repeat interval which is coming due beginning in July 2014.

DND requires a 5-year (Repeat) Structural Inspection and Repair of the RCAF's fleet of four CT142 Dash 8 aircraft, which are coming due on the following dates:

CT142804 - 31 July 2014; CT142803 - 13 October 2014; CT142805 - 08 February 2016; and CT142806 - 05 July 2016.

All work including structural inspection, modifications and AWRs must be completed within 45 days of aricraft induction

The Contractor must perform the in-plant inspection and repair of all CT142 Dash 8 Aircraft

All tasks must be conducted in accordance with CFTO C-12-142-000/MN-001, Part 3.

The Contractor must perform the DND-equivalent to the following deHavilland Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance Program Manual (PSM 1-8-7, PSM 1-8-7TC) AD, ED, CPCP and FD Tasks:

The Contractor must perform AWRs (repairs) that arise as a result of the inspection package.

The Contractor must perform the embodiment of the DND-equivalent to the following deHavilland Dash 8 Series 100 modifications:

a. SB 8-28-49 Rev A (ModSum 8Q902382) - Fuel - Fuel Quantity Gauging System (FQGS) - Wire Routing Segregation - Installation of a Top Hat Support between STN STN X-405 to X-424 at Y-38 - Long Range Aircraft - SFAR 88 Compliance;

b. SB 8-28-56 (ModSum 8Q902383) - Fuel System - Fuel Quantity Indication - Wire Routing Segregation, Installation of Dual Spacers (Long Range Aircraft) - SFAR 88;

c. SB 8-29-41 Rev D (ModSum 8Q101762) - Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Tubing - Introduction of CRES Hydraulic Pressure Tubing in lieu of Aluminum Tubes in Passenger Compartment;

d. SB 8-29-42 (ModSum 8Q101679) - Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Tubing - Center Wing and Empennage - Introduction of CRES Hydraulic Pressure Tubing in lieu of Aluminum Tubes;

e. SB 8-30-33 Rev L (ModSum 8Q100415) - Ice & Rain Protection - Wing Outboard - Relocation of De-Ice Boot Air Connection;

f. SB 8-57-44 Rev D (ModSum 8Q101512) - Fuel System - Fuel Tank Mechanical Design, SFAR Compliance; and

g. SB 8-57-45 Rev C - Wings - Replacement of Flight Spoiler Actuator Brackets.

h. SB 8-54-23 Rev C - Nacelles - Cold - Working to LH and RH Nacelle Lower Longeron Drain Holes for Improved Fatigue Life - Modification 8/1593

The Contractor must be ISO 9001-2008 certified or, have an equivalent Quality Management System deemed acceptable to the Director Quality Assurance. 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.