Marine Navigation System

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

M6500-221629/B Marine Navigation System
GSIN # N5840205 Marine Radar Equipment

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number M6500-221629/A dated January 11th, 2022 with a closing of February 2nd, 2022 at 14:00. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires the supply and install of new navigational equipment with the most up to date technology in support of the Border Integrity Program. The initiative will be a critical advancement in strategic on-water operations for the border enforcement teams, responsible for securing the border between Canada and the United States of America. Six (6) vessels from five (5) different RCMP Detachments spanning across Ontario will undergo the upgrade. Two (2) vessels in Windsor. One (1) vessel in Thunder Bay. One (1) vessel in Sault Ste. Marie. One (1) vessel in Niagara-on-the-lake. One (1) vessel in Kingston.  With an option to outfit up to an additional quantity of eight (8) non-cabin vessels (Zodiac, Kanter and Titan).

Canada intends to award one contract. The period of the contract will be from Contract Award to March 31st, 2025 inclusive, with the irrevocable option to acquire the goods, services or both described at Annex "A" of the Contract under the same conditions and at the prices and/or rates stated in the Contract.

The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory financial  evaluation criteria in their bid by submitting supporting documentation.  Failure to provide supporting documentation by bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Some of the criteria include:

a. All work must be performed within the Province of Ontario, due to vessel locations and to eliminate the excessive time and effort for vessel transport and the complexity associated.
b. Encrypted AIS (Automatic Identification System) with transponder.
c. NAVIONICS Platinum Chart Chip or equivalent system with the most up to date version as of contract award of charts of the United States (US) and Canada
d. MARPA and / or ARPA assisted to allow for tracking multiple targets 
e. Loud hailer able to generate automatic fog signals and utilize as a public address announcement system.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing or by telephone.

There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 1 - General Information and Part 6 - Resulting Contract Clauses. 

This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.

Inquiries to be directed to:

Melanie Gillis
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Telephone:  613-328-2654
E-mail:  Melanie.Gillis2@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Delivery Date: 15/06/2022

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.