LI - Projet NCC

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
AMENDMENT 003-The purpose of this amendment is to extend the
closing date to November 7th, 2012.

AMENDMENT 002
Please note that the "delivery date" as described herein refers
to the responses to Canada's Questions as detailed in the
solicitation documents.

AMENDMENT 001- The purpose of this amendment is to make
administrative changes.

1. At Article 4, delete:

E-Mail: P••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

Insert in lieu, the following:

E-Mail: P••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

2. After Article 5, Insert the following:

Please order the Solicitation documents for further details.

ALL OTHER ARTICLES SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Letter of Interest

Industry Engagement
for the
Canadian Surface Combatant Project

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Letter of Interest (LOI) is to invite
private sector firms and industry associations interested in the
Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project to:

a. attend the CSC Industry Engagement Kick-Off Session on Nov.
15, 2012; and/or

b. submit written responses to Canada's questions soliciting
industry recommendations on the procurement approach which will
lead to an implementation contract or contracts for combat ships.

This LOI is neither a call for Tenders nor a Request for
Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into,
with any person or entity, based on this LOI. The issuance of
this LOI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the
Government of Canada or as authority to potential participants
to undertake any work, which could be charged to Canada. This
LOI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue an RFP or
award contract(s) for this Project.

Canada reserves the right to change, at any time, all or parts
of this LOI and Industry Engagement approach as deemed
necessary. Written responses will become the property of Canada
and will not be returned. All responses will be treated as
confidential, subject to the provisions of the Access to
Information Act (R.S. 1985, c. A-1) and the Privacy Act (R.S.,
1985, c. P-21).

Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred to
provide a response to this LOI or to attend CSC Industry
Engagement meetings. Any and all expenses incurred by industry
in pursuing this opportunity are at industry's sole risk and
expense.

Canada welcomes industry feedback/comments on any or all aspects
of this procurement. Written responses may be submitted in
either of Canada's official languages.

2. BACKGROUND

The Canada First Defence Strategy (CFDS) states the requirement
"to replace Canada's destroyers and frigates to ensure that the
Canadian Forces can continue to monitor and defend Canadian
waters and make significant contributions to international naval
operations." The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project has
been created to deliver the combat ships to meet this
requirement.

Canada's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) is
the program through which Canada is rebuilding the fleets of the
Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard.

Our intent is that the ships which comprise the CSC will consist
of two variants - the first of these being the Area Air Defence
and Task Group Command and Control variant and the second being
the General Purpose variant.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is the NSPS selected shipyard.
Information on the NSPS can be found at:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/sam-mps/snacn-ns…

A project web site has been created to provide information to
industry regarding the CSC Project.

The address of this web site is:
http://www.materiel.forces.gc.ca/en/cscp.page

3. LEGISLATION, TRADE AGREEMENTS AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES

The following is indicative of some of the legislation, trade
agreements and government policies which will be addressed by
the eventual Request for Proposals for the CSC Project:

A) The Department of National Defence has invoked a National
Security Exception (NSE) for the CSC procurement;

B) This procurement is not subject to the Trade Agreements as a
NSE has been invoked;

C) IRBs are a mandatory element in the CSC project. The
successful contractor will be required to provide IRBs to Canada
valued at 100% of the contract value for the Project
Implementation. Detailed IRB requirements and instructions will
be issued with any subsequent Request for Proposal. The IRB
Policy is administered by Industry Canada with assistance from
the Regional Development Agencies. To obtain information about
Canada's IRB Policy, visit: www.ic.gc.ca/irb

D) Controlled Goods Program (CGP): This procurement may be
subject to the CGP. For further information on the CGP, visit:
http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/dmc-cgd/index-eng.html

E) Federal Contractors Program: The Federal Contractors Program
for Employment Equity will apply to this procurement. For
further information on the Federal Contractors Program for
Employment Equity, visit:
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/supply…
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4. POINT OF CONTACT

Any questions concerning this LOI are to be directed to PWGSC as
follows:

PWGSC
Canadian Surface Combatant Project
Attention: Kimberly Salvati
Phone: (819) 997-7393

E-Mail: P••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

5. Industry Engagement Kick-Off Session Details

Attendance at the CSC Industry Engagement Kick-off Session is
limited to representatives of private sector firms which
register their participants by November 5, 2012, 11:59 pm EST.

The following information is required in order to register:

a. Corporate legal name;
b. Corporate address;
c. The name of the primary contact for your firm;
d. The names of each of the representatives attending as well as
their position title, office address, telephone number(s) and
e-mail address; and
e. Indicate which one or two of the following industry sectors
most closely describe the nature of your firm's potential
involvement in the CSC procurement:
i. Combat Ship Design;
ii. Combat Systems Integration;
iii. Platform Systems Integration;
iv. Original Equipment Manufacturer;
v. Integrated Logistics Support;
vi. In-Service Support;
vii. Irving Shipbuilding Inc.(the NSPS selected shipyard);
viii. Other Marine Sector (please specify);
ix. Other Industry Sector (please specify); or
x. Industry association.

The list of attendees (by name and organisation) may be
published in the public domain after the event. Accordingly, by
providing the above information, participants consent to the
release of that information to the public.

The Kick-off Session is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Nov. 15, 2012

a. Check-In
b. Welcome and Objectives
c. Opening Remarks
i. PWGSC Assistant Deputy Minister Acquisitions Branch
ii. DND Assistant Deputy Minister Materiel
iii. Commander Royal Canadian Navy
d. Recapitalizing the Combat Fleet
e. Overview of CSC Project
f. Engagement Methodology
g. Questions
h. Closing

Location: Gatineau, Québec

Security: Presentations will be unclassified

Registration: Registration is open to private sector firms and
industry associations;
Request pre-registration by November 5, 2012, 11:59 pm EST;
Note - Media representatives are to contact PWGSC Media
Relations (819-956-2315)

Point of Contact: as detailed at Article 4 herein.

Please note that:

(1) Although a firm may chose to register the number of
representatives that it would like to have in attendance, Canada
reserves the right to limit attendance, if needed due to space
limitations; Canada will inform industry if the number of
attendees per company must be capped;

(2) All attendees are required to pre-register for this event
and will be required to sign-in with personal identification
upon arrival to the venue; there will not be registration at the
door for additional attendees;

(3) All firms are responsible for their own transportation,
accommodation, meals, parking, response preparation costs and
all other expenses related to CSC Industry Engagement;

(4) Participation is not a mandatory requirement. Not attending
the Industry Engagement Kick-off Session will not preclude an
interested participant from submitting a proposal in response to
any future Requests for Proposal;

(5) For media enquiries, please call Public Works and
Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Media Relations Office at:
819-956-2315.

If representatives of your company are planning on attending the
CSC Industry Engagement Kick-off Session on Thursday, November
15th, 2012 you are to submit your complete registration
information as detailed above by November 5, 11:59 pm EST.

Delivery Date: 29/11/2012

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.