Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Amendment 001
This amendment is raised to:
1. Extend bid closing date to January 28,2022
2. Answer questions that were received from Industry
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Amendment 002
This amendment is raised to:
1. Extend bid closing date to February 11,2022;
2. Answer questions that were received from Industry; and
3. Modify Annex B - Technical Statement of requirement
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Amendment 003
This amendment is raised to:
1.Answer questions that were received from Industry.
2.Modify Annex B - Technical Statement of requirement
3.Modify Annex C - RACON Evaluation Framework.
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Amendment 004
This amendment is raised to:
1. Answer questions that were received from Industry
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This requirement is to establish a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) for the procurement of Radar Beacons (RACON’s).In accordance with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) mandate set out in the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the CCG requires Radar Beacons (RACONs), to support its Floating Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Program to provide safety in marine transportation and recreational boating. A RACON is a transmitter-receiver, when triggered by a radar, automatically returns a distinctive signal which can provide range, bearing and identification information. The systems will have to operate in all seasons for Canadian waterways and coastal waters. Fulfillment of this requirement will help to ensure safe and effective vessel transit in Canadian waters.
The Statement of Work (SoW) defines the requirement to develop a National Master Standing Offer(NMSO) Agreement for two years with the option of one year, in order to supply and delivery of RACONs.
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; see Part 5 - Certifications, Part 6 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.
The Phased Bid (Offer) Compliance Process (PBCP) applies to this requirement.
CLCAs do not apply to this procurement
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS REGARDING BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken to encourage social distancing.
Suppliers are required to submit offers electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.
To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Bid Receiving Unit's generic address at t••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Offers will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.
Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) Offers will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.
Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult BuyAndSell.gc.ca.
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.
