NSFRV RFID Deck Equipment

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS REGARDING RESPONSE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken to encourage social distancing. 

Suppliers are required to submit responses electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject RFID process. This service allows suppliers to submit responses, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level. For more information and how to sign up for epost connect visit the following link: https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/business/postal-services/digital-mail/epost-connect.page

To use epost Connect to submit your response, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Bid Receiving Unit's generic address at tpsgc.dgareceptiondessoumissions-abbidreceiving.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Responses will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) responses will not be accepted for this RFID process.

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Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a response
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
 
As indicated in the Request for Information (F7013-180014-B) posted in August 2019 Canada is proceeding with the next phase of the procurement strategy. The Design contract was awarded and we are now in the process of selecting a Single System Integrator (SSI) for the deck equipment on the NSFRV. This process is now called the Request for Identification (RFID) (previously named: Invitation to Qualify ITQ) of Potential Suppliers. After the closing date we will evaluate potential suppliers and establishing a ranked list to be used to recommend the SSI to work with the lead designer on the design of the deck equipment systems. 
 
Nature of Requirements
 
CCG’s Fleet of Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessels (NSFRVs) play a key role in the delivery of fishery research in Canada’s waterways.  Currently, there are four NSFRVs in service. Three were replaced under Economic Action Plan (EAP 2009) and entered into service in 2012. The fourth NSFRV is now in need of replacement. 

An updated set of requirements has been developed for the vessel based on user input from those working on the EAP 2009 NSFRVs and updated regulatory requirements. Additionally, the government wide innovation mandate, as well as the NSFRV project’s own specific innovation mandate to explore solutions related to “green” technologies, diversity, human factors, as well as the anticipated 20 year lifecycle from entry into service, have driven the revised set of requirements.   

Response Deadline Date: February 5, 2021 at 14:00 EST.
 
Responses to the RFID-Deck Equipment must be sent in accordance with section 2.2. Hard copies or email responses sent to the PSPC Authority will not be accepted. 

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.