Marine Safety Bags (Kits)
Solicitation number M5000-212191/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2021/02/22 16:00 EST
Description
Trade Agreement: CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea 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: The Wilderness Supply Co. Ltd. 623 Ferry Rd Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3H0T5 Nature of Requirements: Marine Safety Bags (Kits) M5000-212191/A Tikhonovitch, Alex Telephone No. - (780) 901-7940 E-mail: Alex.Tikhonovitch@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 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. REQUIREMENT Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Neepawa, Manitoba has a requirement for 350 Marine Safety Bags (Kits). These bags are used in the search for lost/distressed boaters in both commercial and recreational situations. Volunteers from communities often assist police and search and rescue agencies but do not have the proper safety equipment for emergency situations. These kits will be distributed to Detachments across the province of Manitoba to be used as required. It is vital that the marine bags be delivered on the winter roads to have access to the remote northern communities. Once the winter roads are closed access to these communities are limited if not impossible. This could endanger the lives of the people who need the bags. The mandatory delivery date is March 19, 2021. 3. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES (MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS) Each Marine Safety Bag (Kit) must include: Duffel Dry Bag: Heavy duty 21 oz TobaTex construction-70 Liter Fold down strip closure system for waterproof seal Durable aluminum fasteners Easy access duffel Webbing chains for additional attachment points 28" long x 24" diameter Visible RED colour Boat Safety Kit: Water Resistant LED emergency Flashlight including 1 AAA battery Classic pealess water safety whistle (115 db) 50 ft (15 m) of Polypropeylen Bouyant Rope Rope Float Bailer with mirrored lid Compass: Dryflex Grip for easy handling Detachable safety release lanyard Measured in DEGREES Includes declination adjustment Luminous Markings for night time use Includes a magnifying lense Universal Fit PFD: Universal Adult Size fit PFD Adjustable shoulder straps and side straps Fits Chest sizes: 30-56" Colour: Assorted 200 denier shell and liner fabric Front zip entry Transport Canada, ULC certified Medical First Aid Kit, all items to be contained in a water-resistant bag: 5 each of 1x3 Fabric Bandages 1 each of EMT 4" Shears 5 each of Knuckle Fabric Bandages 1 each 2" roll of duct tape 6 each of antiseptic swabs 1 each splinter picker / tick remover forceps 2 each of triple antiseptic ointment 3 each safety pins 4 each of alcohol swabs 1 each patient assessment form 1 each tincture of benzoin 1 each pencil 3 each of single use thermometers 3 each After bite sting and bite relief 1 each of CPR face shield 2 each Diamode 6 each aspirin-package in individual blister packs 1 each trauma pad 3 each antihistamine-package in individual blister packs 4 each nitrile glove 8 each Ibuprofen -package in individual blister packs 1 each triangular bandage 8 each acetaminophen-package in individual blister packs 1 each Wound irrigation tool 10 each wound closure strips 4 each sterile gauze dressings 4x4" Blister care and prevention package 4 each sterile gauze dressings 2x2" Flashlight: 350 lumens brightness Includes 2 AA batteries 5" long 1.5 oz Limited lifetime Guarantee IP68/dustproof/waterproof to 2 m Beam distance: 126 m on high Run Time: 1 h 30 min on high/140 h on low 4 beam settings Intelligent overheat protection One handed operation with reverse tail switch Constructed of durable A6061-T6 aluminum Premium HAIII anti-abrasive finish Automobile ultra-thin lens coating Throw Line: Efficient throwing tear drop shape Reflective tape for low light conditions Meets all coast guard requirements 1/4" polypropylene multifilament rope High elongation rope 6-8% Low water absorption (rope) Rot & mildew resistant Holds knots well 50' rope length Tensile strength 800 kg Comes with: Durable 600 Denier Polyester rope bag, Bag size 20" long x 10" wide Weight: 303 grams Telescoping Paddle: Lightweight paddle with aluminum shaft Adjusts in length from 21" to 42" long Secure T handle grip High impact molded plastic blade Corrosion resistant shaft Includes boat hook for retrieving overboard items Compact for storage within the duffel Floating Rope: 5/16" thick rope High visibility yellow with red fleck Tensile breaking strength 1000 kg Floating rope Mildew & Mold resistant Holds knots well Fray resistant Boat Safety Kit, Compass, Universal Fit PFD, Medical First Aid Kit, Flashlight, Throw Line, Telescoping Paddle and Floating Rope must be packed in the Duffel Dry Bag. 4. APPLICABILITY OF THE TRADE AGREEMENTS TO THE PROCUREMENT This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements: - Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); and - Canada’s bilateral agreements with Korea, Chile, Colombia, and Honduras. 5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PRE-IDENTIFIED SUPPLIER Marine Safety Bag (Kit) provided by Wilderness Supply Co. is the only known product that meets all of the technical specifications described in this ACAN. 6. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS REGULATIONS EXCEPTION The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d): Only one person or firm is capable of performing the work. 7. EXCLUSIONS AND/OR LIMITED TENDERING REASONS The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified: 1. Limited tendering may only be used in specific circumstances. Where more than one trade agreement applies, an appropriate limited tendering justification must be found in the limited tendering provision of each agreement. b. Where the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute goods or services exist for the following reason: iii. due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. All of following Canada’s free trade agreements allow for limited tendering: - Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA): Article 513, para 1. b. iii.; - Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement: which defers to WTO-AGP Article XIII, para 1. b. iii.; - Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement: Article Kbis-09, para 1. b.; - Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Article 1409 para 1. b. iii.; - Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement: Article 17.11 para 2 (b) (iii). 8. PROPOSED DELIVERY DATE All the deliverables must be received no later than March 19, 2021. 9. COST ESTIMATE OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT The estimated value of the contract is between $100.000 to $200,000 CDN, taxes not included. 10. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRE-IDENTIFIED SUPPLIER Wilderness Supply Co. 50 Isabel Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1E6 11. SUPPLIER ' 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. 12. CLOSING DATE FOR A SUBMISSION OF A STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES The closing date and time for acceptation statements of capabilities is on February 22, 2021 at 2:00pm mountain standard time (MST). 13. INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES Inquiries and statement of capabilities are to be directed to: Name: Alex Tikhonovitch Title: Supply Specialist Telephone: 780-901-7940 E-mail: Alex.Tikhonovitch@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 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.
Contract duration
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Trade agreements
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
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Exclusive Rights
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Tikhonovitch, Alex
- Phone
- (780) 901-7940 ( )
- Email
- alex.tikhonovitch@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
- Fax
- (418) 566-6167
- Address
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Canada Place/Place du Canada
Suite 1000
10th Floor/10e étage
9700 Jasper Ave/9700 ave JasperEdmonton, Alberta, T5J 4C3
Buying organization(s)
- Organization
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Address
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73 Leikin DrOttawa, Ontario, K1AOR2Canada
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