RFI – Amendment 001
This tender notice is being amended to:
add other categories (GSIN) of service required;
change the contact information; and
add more information in the tender notice’s description only.
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The following service categories are added to this RFI.
N4910 – Motor vehicle maintenance and repair
JX2320 – Trucks and truck tractors, wheeled – repair
2. Please send all questions and RFI information to Thérèse Richer at t••••••••@••••••.ca.
3. Additional information has been added to the initial description in the tender notice. Here is a description of NRCan's needs. Please see the RFI document herein attached for full details.
1. Purpose and Nature of the Request for Information (RFI)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is requesting industry feedback regarding the provision and installation of aftermarket technology in fleet vehicles for the purposes of increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions of government operations. The responses provided will contribute to further defining the Statement of Work which may be used to establish a supply arrangement in a manner that is understandable by industry and meaningful to the Greening Government Operations context.
The information sought is for the provision and installation of the following four technology categories.
Category 1 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion
Involves adding an electric motor and battery pack to the existing vehicle’s powertrain in order to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Hybrid features are:
Regenerative Braking
Stop/ Start idling reduction
Launch assist and low-speed/ range EV only running
Acceleration assist
Energy flow and energy efficiency gauge promoting fuel-efficient driver behaviour
Category 2 - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion
Involves adding a battery pack and on-board charging equipment to the existing vehicle’s powertrain in order to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
PHEV features are:
Grid rechargeable battery pack Level 1 and Level 2 compatible using SAE J1772
Regenerative Braking
Stop/ Start idling reduction
Extended range EV only operation
Acceleration assist
Energy flow and energy efficiency gauge promoting fuel-efficient driver behaviour
Category 3 - Battery-Electric Conversions
Involves the replacement of the vehicle’s internal combustion engine with a fully-electric propulsion system. All of the vehicle’s power is derived from regenerative breaking and external electric chargers that supply the high-capacity battery with energy.
Category 4 - Idle-Management System
Involves the installation of a system into the vehicle’s internal communications network that shuts the engine off during idling events to reduce emissions and preserve fuel. Systems can include auxiliary capabilities such as cabin temperature control, battery monitoring and anti-theft functions and more durable start-up components.
2. The objectives of this RFI are:
- To collect information on the operational and logistical considerations necessary to equip fleet vehicles with aftermarket emissions reduction technology
- To identify the level of market readiness and scope of aftermarket vehicle technology
- To determine the hardware and installation costs of said technology
- To assist in the development of a potential Supply Arrangement (SA) for the project
This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada, nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein. The procurement of any of the services described in this RFI will not necessarily follow this RFI. This RFI is simply intended to solicit feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this RFI.
