RFSO - R&O - AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
RFSO - R&O - AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS


T8493-140004/A
Gray(cag), Jane
Telephone No. - (819) 956-0109 
Fax No.            - (819) 956-7173


This Request for a Standing Offer (RFSO) is for a National
Individual Standing Offer (NISO) to provide repair, overhaul,
modification or exchange of aircraft propellers, and associated
equipment such as those found on aircraft operated by Transport
Canada such as King Air C90A, Viking DHC-7 and Dehavilland DHC-8
on an as and when required basis for a 3 year period with an
option of a 2 year extension

To be considered responsive, a offer must meet all of the
mandatory requirements listed below.  Offers not meeting all of
the mandatory requirements may be given no further
consideration. 

It is imperative that the offerors address each of these
mandatory requirements in sufficient depth so as to allow the
evaluators a full understanding of the offeror's capabilities
List of Mandatory Requirements

To be considered responsive, a bid must meet all of the
mandatory requirements M1 to M8 below.  Bids not meeting all of
the mandatory requirements may be given no further
consideration. 

It is imperative that the contractor address each of these
mandatory requirements in sufficient depth so as to allow the
evaluators a full understanding of the contractor's capabilities

M1 - The Offeror must comply with the terms and conditions of
this solicitation; (A statement of compliance for each RFSO
numbered clause is required. It is the responsibility of the
offeror to identify and address any exception(s). The offeror
must clearly demonstrate that the exception(s) will be fully
covered by another deliverable, otherwise the offeror will be
considered as non-compliant. Preference will be given to
offeror's requesting a minimum of exceptions. If you comply to a
clause, please express your compliance with few words such as
"Read, understood and agreed". Expand only when there is an
exception. Keep it simple.)

M2- The offerors proposal must be valid for 60 days from closing
date.

M3 - The offeror must be FAA or Transport Canada Approved Repair
Station/Maintenance Organization for Hartzell HC-B3TN-3( ),
Hamilton Standard 24PF-05, and Hamilton Sundstrand 14SF-7
propellers and provide the certification with their offer.
Airworthiness certificates must accompany each unit as laid out
by the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).



M4 - The offeror must provide the following certification:
("We hereby certify that the price quoted is not in excess of
the lowest price charged anyone else, including our most
favoured customer for like quantity and quality of the product").

M5 - The offeror must sell/provide only parts that are approved
by and listed in the maintenance/parts manuals and service
bulletins that have been produced by the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM), or the original parts manufacturer. Parts
Manufacturer Authority shall not be used without prior approval.

M6 - Offerors must identify key technical problems, if any, and
outline solutions for each call up. (Identification of problems
and justification of solutions is the responsibility of the
contractor).

M7 - The contractor must maintain a maximum turnaround time of
45 calendar days commencing from the date of receipt of the item
in the plant.

M8 - In the event of an aircraft on ground (AOG) the Offeror
must have in their possession a propeller, governor, or
associated equipment available within 24 hours.

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.