Trade Agreement: LCSA/AIT
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to
meet qualification requirements
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc
7830 Vantage Way
Delta British Columbia
Canada
V4G1A7
Nature of Requirements:
F7047-140037/A 8m GRP Outboard SOLAS RIB
Elkington, J.R.
Telephone No. - (250) 363-3391 ( )
Fax No. - (250) 363-3960
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans/ Canadian Coast Guard has
a requirement for the supply and delivery of one to three (2
Options), IMO certified SOLAS rescue boats.
The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to
signal the government's intention to award a contract for these
goods to the only known manufacturer of these vessels in Canada:
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc.
7830 Vantage Way,
Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1A7
Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like
to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate
that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in
this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities, and
copies of certifications, during the 15 calendar day posting
period.
If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that demonstrate that
they produce an IMO certified SOLAS boat, currently approved by
TCMS for production, and of the type described herein, as set
out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to a full tendering
process on either the government's electronic tendering service
or through traditional means, in order to award the contract.
If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a
statement of capabilities, and certifications meeting the
requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to
the pre-selected supplier.
Minimum Essential Requirements: Any interested supplier must
demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities, and required
certifications, that its product or equipment meets the
following essential characteristics:
THE Statement of Work is: F7047-140037 8m GRP Outboard SOLAS
RIB TSOR
An active SOLAS fast rescue boat certificate for current
production will list the approval, with a T.C. number eg.
T.C.089.060.032 and the principle dimensions of vessel
components, eg.
Capacity 6 persons
Horsepower min 112kw, max .298kw
Overall Length; 8.04m
Tube Diameter: 560 mm
Length Rigid Hull: 7.11m
Number of air chambers; 5
Beam Max; 2.745m
Beam rigid hull; 2.035m
Weight, equipped and manned; 3112 kg
Bollard Pull; 515 kg
Justification for the Pre-Selected Supplier:
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies is the only supplier listed on the
approved products sheets of Transport Canada, for 7 and 8 meter
SOLAS RIBs.
The pre-selected supplier has been identified as the only
supplier capable of meeting the government's requirements, and
an ACAN is used under applicable exceptions to soliciting bids
under the Government Contracts Regulations.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of
capabilities in writing to the Contracting Authority identified
in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The
statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the
supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities and certificates
is December 12, 2014, at 2 PM Pacific.
Inquiries and submissions are to be directed to:
J.R. Elkington
Supply Team Leader
401-1230 Government Street, Victoria BC. Canada
Telephone: 250-363-3391
Facsimile: 250-363-3690
E-mail: J••••••••@•••••.••.ca
Sourcing Strategy
The equipment GSIN number is N1940DA: Rigid Inflatable Boats.
The sourcing strategy related to this procurement is subject to
the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) only.
Limited tendering authorities:
1) Government Contract Regulations article 6, D)
2) This procurement is exempt from NAFTA [see Chapter 10, Annex
1001.2b, paragraph 1 (a)] and from the WTO-AGP (see Annex 4)
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
