FAcT - INVITATION TO QUALIFY (ITQ)

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

FAcT - INVITATION TO QUALIFY (ITQ)

W3471-130001/K
Kathryn Pope
Telephone: 613-971-6318
Email: TPSGC.PAFFE-APFAcT.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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AMENDMENT 005

This amendment is raised to remind respondents that submissions must be submitted to the Public Works and Government services Canada (PWGSC) Bid Receiving Unit prior to the bid closing time of 02:00 PM on 2018-11-30. The address is:

Bid Receiving - PWGSC / Réception des soumissions - TPSGC
11 Laurier St. / 11, rue Laurier
Place du Portage, Phase III
Core 0B2 / Noyau 0B2
Gatineau
Quebec
K1A 0S5

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AMENDMENT 004

This amendment is raised to answer questions 8-10 concerning the FAcT Invitation to Qualify.

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AMENDMENT 003

This amendment is raised to:

1. Answer questions 5-7 concerning the FAcT Invitation to Qualify; 

2. Modify clause 2.1.1 - Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements 2003 (2018-05-22); and

3. Modify requirements 1.a) Asset Management and 1.b) Learning Environment in Annex A - ITQ Technical Mandatory Requirements and Annex B - Certificate of Compliance.

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AMENDMENT 002

This amendment is raised to:

1. Answer questions 3-4 concerning the FAcT Invitation to Qualify; and

2. Modify clause 4.1 - Evaluation Approach.

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AMENDMENT 001

This amendment is raised to:

1. Answer questions 1-2 concerning the FAcT Invitation to Qualify; and

2. Modify clause 2.3.1.3 - Phase 3 - RFP.

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The solicitation for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program will take place in three phases:
- Phase 1 - Invitation to Qualify (ITQ): Qualification of the "Qualified Suppliers";
- Phase 2 - Engagement: Engagement with the Qualified Suppliers (including site visits, workshops, dialogue, submission of draft solicitation documents for comments, etc.);
- Phase 3 - Request for Proposal (RFP): Competitive procurement process between the Qualified Suppliers.

The purpose of Phase 1 - ITQ is to qualify the Suppliers that will be invited to participate in Phase 2 - Engagement and Phase 3 - RFP of the FAcT program solicitation. The expression "Qualified Supplier" identifies those suppliers that have demonstrated, through a formal evaluation conducted during Phase 1 - ITQ, their ability to deliver a complex, large-scale aircrew training services program.

No contract will be awarded at the end of Phase 1 - ITQ.

NOTE: Canada intends to hold a Phase 2 - Engagement kickoff workshop for Qualified Suppliers in December 2018.

A review of bidders' impact on Canada's economic interests may be included in this procurement process. More information on the assessment will be forthcoming. 

Canada reserves the right to modify, change, or terminate, at its sole discretion, any or all of the Phases of the solicitation for the FAcT program.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Responses transmitted by facsimile or epost Connect to PWGSC 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.