Thruster systems CCGS Amundsen

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: 


NOTES TO INTERESTED SUPPLIERS:

This LOI is neither a call for tender nor a Request For Proposal.  No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this LOI. The issuance of this LOI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada, nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada.  This LOI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein.

Although the information collected may be provided as commercial-in-confidence (and, if identified as such, will be treated accordingly by Canada), Canada may use the information to assist in drafting performance specifications (which are subject to change) and for budgetary purposes.

Respondents are encouraged to identify, in the information they share with Canada, any information that they feel is proprietary, third party or personal information. Please note that Canada may be obligated by law (e.g. in response to a request under the Access of Information and Privacy Act) to disclose proprietary or commercially-sensitive information concerning a respondent (for more information: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/a-1/).

Respondents are asked to identify if their response, or any part of their response, is subject to the Controlled Goods Regulations.

Participation in this LOI is encouraged, but is not mandatory. There will be no short-listing of potential suppliers for the purposes of undertaking any future work as a result of this LOI. Similarly, participation in this LOI is not a condition or prerequisite for the participation in any potential subsequent solicitation.

Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred by participating in this LOI.

1. Purpose and Nature of this Letter of Interest

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is requesting Industry feedback regarding the capacity to provide two fully functional, Class approved, 1200 kW Retractable Azimuth Thruster systems as indicated in the attached Statement Of Requirement (SOR). The systems are to replace the existing forward and aft retractable 1200 kW HRP 6111 Azimuth Thrusters and associated equipment on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS Amundsen within the refit period tentatively scheduled for December of 2021. 
The objectives of this LOI are to: 

To help support a potential Request For Proposal (RFP);

To have a better understanding of the positioning systems currently available on the market;

To provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry that will remain open until a formal RFP is released.

2. Background Information:
 
The GCC has a requirement for two positioning systems as per the attached SOR.

3. Potential Work Scope and Constraints:

Following this LOI process, The CCG could aim to complete a SOR to support an eventual RFP that could be released by PWGSC and available on www.buyandsell.gc.ca. The resulting contract objectives would be to acquire two positioning systems, including installation, certification and fully operational commissioning in December of 2021. 

 
4. Legislation, Trade Agreements, and Government Policies:

The following is indicative of some of the legislation, trade agreements and government policies that could impact any follow-on solicitation(s):

a) Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
b) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
c) World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AMP)
d) Defence Production Act
e) Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity (FCP-EE)

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.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

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