Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
The purpose of this RFI is to obtain Industry Feedback regarding the proposed strategies, approaches, requirements and schedule associated with the draft bid solicitation enclosed pertaining to the acquisition, implementation and support of a new Marine Vessel Database Solution for the Government of Canada. Feedback provided in response to this RFI will be considered by Canada prior to completing the Request for Proposal (RFP).
The main objectives of this RFI have been described in a) and b) below.
a) To notify industry of Canada’s intentions with respect to the Marine Vessel Database Solution requirements and encourage dialogue with industry regarding these intentions.
To provide industry with an opportunity to:
i. Assess and comment on the adequacy and clarity of the Marine Vessel Database Solution requirement as currently articulated.
ii. Offer suggestions regarding potential alternative solutions that would meet the Marine Vessel Database Solution requirement.
iii. Comment on whether the Marine Vessel Database Solution requirements and specifications can be delivered at a reasonable cost and, if not, make suggestions for improvements.
iv. Comment on the draft procurement strategy and the associated timeline for completing such as outlined in this RFI.
b) Comment on the draft approach and associated timeline to transition the work as outlined in this RFI; and
i. Identify any issues, concerns or recommendations in regards to the Marine Vessel Database Solution RFI.
This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a commitment by the Government of Canada.
The Government of Canada does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for the information solicited.
ENQUIRIES:
Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating answers to all potential suppliers. However, respondents with questions regarding this RFI may direct their enquiries to:
Contracting Authority: Evonne Dale
E-mail Address: E••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Telephone: (819) 360-3290
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.
