Diesel Generator Engines Replacement

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Request for Information

Project for the Replacement of the Generator Sets and / 
or the Diesel Engines including the In-Service Support of 
the complete Generator Sets installed in the Halifax Class
Frigates of 
the Department of National Defence (DND)


The main objectives of a Request for Information (RFI) are to
allow suppliers to assess and comment on the adequacy and
clarity of the requirements; offer suggestions regarding
potential alternative solutions that would meet requirements,
such as solution with a lower environmental impact; comment on
the procurement strategy, preliminary basis of payment elements,
and timelines for the project, and comment on the draft
solicitation and provide ideas and suggestions on how the
eventual solicitation might be structured.

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to replace
the engines of all generators in the Halifax Class frigates. 
Part of the overall requirement is the inclusion of In-service
Support for the complete generator sets for the remaining life
of the frigates, which is currently projected to be 20 years or
greater. 

DND is seeking participation from the Industry to finalize the
procurement strategy, develop objectives and define the
deliverables. 

This RFI is not a solicitation and cannot be considered as a
commitment from Canada. No agreement or contract will be entered
into, based on this Request for Information.  This Request for
Information is not to be considered as a commitment to issue an
Request for Proposal (RFP). No payment will be made for costs
incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI.

Current Generator Sets description and options

All twelve HALIFAX Class frigates are fitted with four diesel
generator sets having a maximum continuous rating of 850 kW at
1,800 rpm nominal.  The power of the current diesel engines is
rated too high for the ship's generators rating. 

Currently, DND is considering two (2) options for this
requirement.  The first option would entail the replacement of
the current diesel engines with a lower rated engine, this while
retaining the existing generators.  The second option would be
to replace all diesel generator sets with units better matched
to ships' electrical load conditions. 
 
Restrictions 

The potential Suppliers must be Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) or its licensed representative.

The potential Suppliers must be capable of providing one or more
Generator Set models and / or diesel engines, this in order for
the Generator Sets to produce a power range between 750 to 850kW.

The potential Suppliers must also have experience in-service
support.

Deadline for Submission of responses to the RFI

PWGSC invites interested parties to communicate their intention
to participate in the process to the Contracting Authority on or
before December 11, 2012.  

The following must be provided with the response:

1. Name, phone number and email address of contact(s);
2. Name of Company and status (OEM or Licensed Representative);
and
3. Generator Sets model and / or Diesel engine, Specification
(Power, rpm, size, fuel consumption, weight, maintenance
schedule, etc).

After December 11, 2012, the Contracting Authority will provide
further information to all potential suppliers.

Submission of responses to the RFI

Interested parties may submit their response by email to
chantal.pilon@pwgsc.gc.ca or by mail at: 

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch
Marine Sector 
11 Laurier Street
Place du Portage, Phase III, 6C2
Gatineau, Québec    K1A 0S5

Telephone: 819-956-4308

All questions and / or comments should be addressed to the
Contracting Authority.

Language

Communication may be in either official language of Canada, in
English or French.


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.