TITLE: The Canadian Coast Guard Requires an Instructor(s) who can provide Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW 95) Advanced Fire Fighting training in English.
BACKGROUND
The Canadian Coast Guard College is a part of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the Coast Guard College is responsible for training Ship’s Officers for the Coast Guard Fleet. The Canadian Coast Guard Officer Training Program (CCGOTP) is a comprehensive 45 month training program. Graduates of the CCGOTP receive a Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as either a Watch Keeping Mate or 4th Class Engineer.
Prior to taking the required exams for their Transport Canada Certificate of Competency, Officer Cadets must successfully complete Marine Emergency Duties (MED) STCW 6.3 Advanced Fire Fighting.
STCW 6.3 Advanced Fire Fighting is an approved Transport Canada Course that meets the Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW 95), Table A-VI/3 requirements set out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
An approved STCW 6.3 Advanced Fire Fighting course is normally delivered over five (5) days (40 hours total) – with three (3) days of classroom and theory and two (2) days of practical training.
ESTIMATED VALUE
The number of candidates enrolled in the CGOTP varies year by year. This number is affected by a multitude of factors including operational needs of the Coast Guard Fleet, academic withdrawal, and demographics.
The maximum amount of candidates in a calendar year that would require this training would be 50.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS – There is no security requirement for this contract.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENT
The Canadian Coast Guard College is seeking a qualified contractor who will deliver the Services described in this Statement of Work.
It is up to the contractor to determine if other individuals or experts are required in order to complete the work and meet the deliverables required.
BASIS OF SELECTION:
Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements. The contract will be awarded to bidder that has met these requirements and has the lowest tendered prices.
