Request for Supply Arrangement for Charter Vessels
Solicitation number 30000316a
Publication date
Closing date and time 2029/12/31 13:00 EST
Last amendment date
Description
This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 30000316 dated January 24, 2022 with a closing of March 25, 2022 at 14 :00 Atlantic Time.
Summary
- The purpose of this requirement is to establish a list of pre-qualified vessels and vessel charters capable of performing at-sea projects / missions as they relate to different ocean science operations (e.g. oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, etc.) and fisheries science (e.g., stock assessment, biodiversity, habitat management, etc.). The projects / missions at-sea will vary in requirements as they relate to different ocean and fishery operations. The requirements for vessel and vessel charters will also vary depending on the location of the projects / mission(s) (e.g. Atlantic, Pacific, Central and Arctic regions) including both near-shore and offshore missions within Canadian waters as the need arises.
- The Request for Supply Arrangements (RFSA) is to establish supply arrangements for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the RFSA to the Identified Users across Canada, including areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs).
A Supply Arrangement is established by prequalifying a vessel using our categorization document on the Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA).
Examples of some potential requirements for vessel operations include:
- Availability for multiple field programs ranging from 1 to 265 days annually with options for multiple years
- Ability to perform a variety of oceanographic operations
- Ability to perform a variety of trawls
- Ability to support up to 20 science crew for several weeks at a time
- Ability to catch and allow for processing of large quantities of fish of various species
- Ability to stay at sea for extended periods (weeks to months) at a time
- Ability to have mission specific required equipment installed onboard (permanent and non-permanent)
New applicants throughout the RFSA:
The RFSA application process will be posted on the buyandsell.gc.ca for 7 years with the option to expend if DFO chooses. Bidders may submit bids ONLY during the following months:
July 2022
February 2023
July 2023
February 2024
July 2024
February 2025
July 2025
February 2026
July 2026
February 2027
July 2027
February 2028
July 2028
February 2029
July 2029
Contract duration
Refer to the description above for full details.
Trade agreements
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Address
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200 Kent St, Station 13E228Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6Canada
- Contracting authority
- Sara Gould
- Email
- DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- Address
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301 Bishop DriveFredericton, NB, E3C 2M6CA
Buying organization(s)
- Organization
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Address
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200 Kent St, Station 13E228Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6Canada
Bidding details
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