PT6A Engines, Repair and Overhaul and Parts Supply

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is
requesting Industry feedback regarding a proposed competitive
Request for Proposal (RFP) for repair and overhaul services as
well as parts and components supply for Pratt and Whitney PT6A
Turboprop engines for the Government of Canada, Royal Canadian
Mounted Police (RCMP), Air Services Branch (ASB).

Models included are PT6A-27, 34, 67B, 67P and 114A installed in
various platforms such as Pilatus PC12, Twin Otter, Cessna
Caravan and Quest Kodiac.  A total of 24 PT6A's are currently
operated by ASB. Although no changes in the size of the fleet is
anticipated at this time, a reduction or addition of units may
occur. Additional Work Requirements (AWR) may include
un-scheduled repair and overhaul and engine lease. 

Currently there is one contract held by the Original Equipment
Manufacturer, Pratt and Whitney Canada, to perform the repair
and overhaul services under a budgeted maintenance agreement. 
This was issued as the result of a sole source solicitation,
preceded by an Advanced Contract Award Notice posted on
Buyandsell.gc.ca on September 27, 2013. This Contract is set to
expire May 31, 2015.  The provision of these services under a
budgeted maintenance agreement is no longer required after the
current contract expires.  

Interested Suppliers will receive a draft of the RFP for review
and comment by sending an email response with submission of
signed agreement to Attachment 1, Engagement Agreement, to the
Contracting Authority.
This LOI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal
(RFP).  No agreement or contract will be entered into based on
this LOI.  The issuance of this LOI is not to be considered in
any way a commitment by the Government of Canada, nor as
authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that
could be charged to Canada.  This LOI is not to be considered as
a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award
contract(s) for the work described herein.



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.