Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy:
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research
PLEASE NOTE:
This solicitation is open to all bidders however, a portion of this work is subject to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement and a portion of the work includes a voluntary set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB). The CLCA and Set Aside portion of the requirement will be solicited under F6160-150018/B. Biddders who would like to be considered for the work under the PSAB must submit a complete offer under F6160-150018/D. To be considered for the non set aside work, a complete offer is required in response to this solicitation as well. Questions may be directed to Janice Baird by phone 709-772-2999 or by e-mail j••••••••@•••••.••.ca.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Newfoundland and Labrador region intends to establish a Supply Arrangement(s) for the provision of scientific services involving a knowledge of and technical support for a broad range of marine fish, fisheries, invertebrates, birds, marine mammals and habitats in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. Individual research projects will be related to monitoring of existing or proposed Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as well as contributing to broader MPA program objectives and strategies. For complete details, please refer to the Statement of Work attached to the solicitation document at Annex A.
The period for awarding contracts under the Supply Arrangement is from December 19, 2016 to October 31, 2017 with an option to renew at November 1, 2017.
Geographic Areas
Currently the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Newfoundland and Labrador region MPA Program consists of: two designated Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas (Eastport and Gilbert Bay), as well as, the Laurentian Channel Area of Interest (AOI); in addition, ongoing Network planning is progressing in the region. There are regulatory requirements to demonstrate MPA effectiveness in meeting marine conservation goals and objectives.
Field sample collection could potentially include any inshore and/or offshore waters of Newfoundland and Labrador using appropriate vessels and other equipment as required under specific contracts.
The area covered by this Supply Arrangement is delimited inshore and offshore waters of Newfoundland and Labrador (out to 200 mile limit in to the low water mark and estuaries). The following areas will be delineated for the purposes of this SA:
Gilbert Bay & Southern Labrador
Eastport & Bonavista Bay
Laurentian Channel Area of Interest
Laurentian Channel & southern Newfoundland
Placentia Bay
Fortune Bay
Other inshore Newfoundland
Other offshore Newfoundland
NAFO 4R
NAFO 4Vs and 4Vn
Other inshore Labrador
Other offshore Labrador
Land based activity
Laboratory
Types of Work
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada may require scientific and or technical services under this Supply Arrangement:
Monitoring/Research associated with MPA Program Objectives.
Biological sample collection, and/or processing and/or related analysis:
Taxonomic, biodiversity, environmental, or ecological research or related information services
Biophysical, Oceanographic data including:
Data Processing and Analysis
Training, Equipment and Vessel
Anticipated contract/ project requirements can range from one to numerous samples with an estimated collection, processing and analysis time requirement ranging from 1-3 days conducted monthly to 5-10 weeks conducted 2-3 times per year.
Detailed deliverables will be specified for individual projects. Projects may range from boat charters to the collection of specimens/samples to multi-phased research projects involving large datasets, maps and detailed report writing. Assessment of occupational health and safety requirements will be conducted onan individual project basis.
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.
