TACAN) AN/GRN-516, Flight Recorder Locator AN/USH-502(V) and the Beacon Radio Set AN/URT 506(V)/507

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
DRS Technologies Canada Ltd.
700 Palladium Drive
Suite 100
Kanata Ontario
Canada
K2V1C6
Nature of Requirements: 

TACAN) AN/GRN-516, Flight Recorder Locator AN/USH-502(V) and the Beacon Radio Set AN/URT 506(V)/507

Repair & Overhaul, in support of the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) AN/GRN-516, the Flight Recorder Locator AN/USH-502(V) and the Beacon Radio Set AN/URT 506(V)/507.

W8485-163244/A

Trade Agreement: AIT
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:

DRS Technologies Canada LTD.
700 Palladium Drive, Suite 100
Kanata, Ontario  K2V 1C6
Canada

1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) 

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. 

2. Definition of the requirement 

To enter into Contract with DRS Technologies Canada Ltd., Kanata, Ontario for the 
Repair and Overhaul (R&O) technical engineering services, software and logistical support for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) AN/GRN-516, and the Flight Recorder Locator AN/USH-502(V) and the Beacon Radio Set AN/URT 506(V)/507.

Work to be performed at the Contractor’s facilities, and/or by Contractor’s working at Department of National Defence (DND) or other facilities specified by the Technical Authority (TA)


3. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

As this is a service contract on the behalf of the Department of National Defence under Federal Stock Class 16, it is exempt from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in accordance with NAFTA Chapter10, Annex 1001.1b-1 Section A para 2 and Annex 1001.1b-2, Section B General Note 1; and from the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) in accordance with WTO-AGP Annex 1 and 4, note 4. The Agreement on Internal Trade applies and the limited tendering strategy as per Article 506.12(a) applies (to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as exclusive licenses, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that mustbe maintained by the manufacturer or its representative) 

4. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

You are hereby notified that it is the intention of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to negotiate a sole source contractfor this requirement with DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. as they are the only known company capable of performing the work due to exclusive rights. 

5. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date

Contract period: 1 July 2016 to 31 March 2019 withtwo irrevocable one-year option periods to 31 March 21.

6. Cost estimate of the proposed contract

The estimated cost of the proposed contract including the option period is $2,090,500.00 GSTI.

7. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

DRS Technologies Canada LTD.
700 Palladium Drive, Suite 100
Kanata, Ontario K2V 1C6
Canada

8. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN 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.

9. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is TBD April 22, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

10. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Carole Bertrand
Supply Officer
Fighter and Trainers Division - BB
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Portage III 8C1 -59
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0S5 Canada

 E-mail: carole.bertrand@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 
Tel.: 873-469-3877
Fax: 819-997-0437

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.


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.