This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada (Canada), nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting industry feedback to move forward in establishing a procurement tool for the Department of National Defence at CFB Halifax for fuel barge charter services. The objective of this RFI is to determine if there are vendors in the marketplace that can provide the fuel barge charter services as described in the Statement of Work, and seek their feedback through the questions provided in Annex B.The RFI closing date published is not the deadline for comments or input. Comments and input will be accepted any time up to the time when/if a follow-on solicitation is published.
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Reference
WS4965648379-Doc4965686942
Solicitation no.
WS4965648379
Buyer
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
Intercon Marine Inc
12 contracts won· latest July 23, 2026
CAD $9.7M
total awarded
2
Canadian Maritime Engineering Limited
8 contracts won· latest February 2, 2026
CAD $6.1M
total awarded
3
SIRVA CANADA LIMITED
7 contracts won· latest May 30, 2025
CAD $321.5M
total awarded
4
West Coast Tug & Barge Ltd.
7 contracts won· latest April 14, 2026
CAD $5.8M
total awarded
5
United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd.
5 contracts won· latest April 13, 2026
CAD $1,061.8M
total awarded
Intercon Marine Inc is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.