LM2500 ISS Request for Information

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
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Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Request for Information for In-Service Support of the LM2500 Gas
Turbine Engines on Canada's Halifax Class Frigates 

1.	Introduction

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to
maintain its LM2500 gas turbine engine propulsion system on
board Canada's Halifax class frigates, inclusive of gas
generator, power turbine, high speed coupling shaft, lube oil
storage and conditioning assembly, and enclosure for the
remaining life of the frigates currently estimated to be a
minimum of 20 years.  

This Request for Information (RFI) is an opportunity for Canada
to determine supplier interest for this requirement and for
suppliers to comment on the proposed requirement and procurement
process.  Suppliers may be invited to an industry day following
a review of draft documentation related to the requirement.  The
main objective is for Canada to seek industry input into the
proposed technical, management and contracting approach to
assist in:

a)	determining whether to proceed with requirements/strategy as
planned;
b)	refining the procurement strategy, project structure,
timelines, requirements definition, and other aspects of the
requirement;
c)	becoming a more "informed buyer" with an enhanced
understanding of industry goods and service offerings in the
areas of interest; and
d)	assessing potential alternative support solution concepts
that would meet its requirement, such as environmentally
friendly preferable solutions and  economical solutions.

The provision of draft documents will give interested suppliers
an opportunity to:

a)	assess and comment on the adequacy and clarity of the
requirements as currently expressed;
b)	 offer suggestions regarding potential alternative solutions
that would meet requirements, such as a solution with a lower
environmental impact; and
c)	 comment on the procurement strategy, proposed basis of
payment elements, and timelines for the project.

2.	Important Note to Interested Respondents  

Respondents should note that this RFI is not a pre-selection
process. There will be no short listing of firms for purposes of
undertaking any future works, as a result of this RFI.
Similarly, participation in this process is not a condition or
prerequisite for participation in an eventual Request For
Proposal (RFP).  This RFI is neither a Call for Tenders, nor an
RFP, and no agreement or contract will be entered into with any
contractor, based on responses to this RFI. The issuance of this
RFI is not to be considered in any way as a commitment by
Canada, or as authority for the respondent to undertake any work
which could be charged to Canada, nor is this RFI to be
considered a commitment to issue eventual RFPs or award eventual
contracts in relation to this project. Canada shall not be bound
by anything stated in this RFI. Canada reserves the right to
change all or any parts of this RFI as deemed necessary.
 

3.	Confidentiality

Potential respondents are advised that any information submitted
to Canada in response to this RFI may be used by Canada in the
development of a subsequent competitive RFP. As such,
respondents responding to this RFI should identify any submitted
information that is to be considered as either company
confidential or proprietary. This information will then be
treated as Protected B. 
No payment will be made for costs incurred in the preparation
and submission of any information in response to the RFI. Costs
associated with preparing and submitting information, as well as
any costs incurred by the supplier associated with the
evaluation of the information, are the sole responsibility of
the supplier.

4.	Background 

Each of Canada's twelve Halifax class frigates, commissioned
between 1992 and 1996, are fitted with two LM2500 gas turbine
systems which have been maintained under an in-service support
contract since 2001.

It is anticipated that the work described in the new RFP will
include the in-service support for the existing LM2500 gas
turbines (including spares) from first level ongoing maintenance
to complete assembly overhaul, maintenance of the spare
inventory and the provision of Field Service Representatives
(FSRs) to support military operations at all times. 

5.	Participation Criteria 

a.	Respondents must be licensed by the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) to perform work on LM2500 gas turbine;
b.	Respondents must have experience as a support provider
repairing LM2500 gas turbines or related series that are
currently in service; and
c.	Respondents must be from a NATO or allied country.

This requirement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. 

This requirement will be subject to the Defence Procurement
Strategy requiring suppliers to commit to 100% of contract value
in Industrial and Technological Benefits and Value Proposition.  

6.	RFI Process 

Respondents must submit the following information for evaluation
of the above criteria:

a.	A letter from the OEM or copy of the license agreement
indicating the level of maintenance the supplier may provide to
its customers;
b.	A detailed report including at least (1) one customer name,
description of the requirement, contract period and dollar value
of the contract; and
c.	Details of the company structure, including all levels up to
the parent company.  

To be included in this opportunity, respondents must submit the
information to the Contracting Authority at article 8 by the
deadline indicated at article 7.

Thereafter, respondents meeting the criteria above may receive
draft documentation related to this requirement and an
invitation to an industry day where briefings and feedback
sessions will be scheduled by the Contracting Authority. It is
anticipated that representatives from the Department of National
Defence, Industry Canada and Public Works and Government
Services Canada will be available to answer questions and
receive information.  

7.	Deadline for Submission of responses to the RFI

PWGSC invites interested parties to submit their responses to
the Contracting Authority on or before 14:00 EST 12 November
2014.  

8.	Submission of responses to the RFI

Interested parties may submit their response by email to the
Contracting Authority, Ms. Angela Cowie
Angela.Cowie@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca  or by mail at: 

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Marine Sector 
11 Laurier Street
Place du Portage, Phase III, 6C2-31
Gatineau, Québec    K1A 0S5

At Canada's sole discretion, responses received after the
deadline may or may not be considered.

9.	Language

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

Amendment 001 to Request for Information for In-Service Support
of the LM2500 Gas Turbine Engines on Canada's Halifax Class
Frigates 

1.	At 5. a. Participation Criteria DELETE the following text: 

"including onboard periodic preventative maintenance to complete
assembly removal and overhaul"



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.