Dry Docking Refit-Louis St. Laurent

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Chantier Davie Canada Inc.
22 rue George-D.-Davie
Lévis Quebec
Canada
G6V0K4
Nature of Requirements: 

File: F6855-190004
Title: CCGS Louis St. Laurent Docking Refit

An ACAN (advanced contract award notice) is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, service or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award of the pre-identified supplier.

Definition of Requirement:
The Canadian Coast Guard has a requirement to dry dock and refit the CCGS Louis St. Laurent from April to June 2019.  Actual dates to be confirmed.  A proposed list of the work involved is included in this notice.

Criteria for Assessment of the Statement of Capabilities:

Any interested suppliers must demonstrate that their facility has the ability to dock the vessel and perform the work outlined in this notice. Any interested supplier must demonstrate that they have at least three years experience in ship repair with similar sized vessels.  The particulars on the vessel are as follows:
Tonnage: 11,345 GRT
3,403 NRT
4,640 DWT
Displacement: 15,324 tons (full)
Length: 119.8 m (393.04 ft)
Beam: 24.38 m (79.99 ft)
Draught: 9.91 m (32.51 ft)
Depth: 16.3 m (53.48 ft)

Applicability of the Trade Agreements:
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). 


Set-Aside Under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business:
Not Applicable.

Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement:
Not Applicable.

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier:
Chantier Davie Canada Inc. located in Quebec  is the only known company in Eastern Canada that can perform the work during the specified time period.

Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s):
The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d)- only one person is capable of performing the work.

Potential bidders will be limited to suppliers in Eastern Canada in accordance with Shipbuilding, Refit, Repair and Modernization Policy (1997-04-11).

Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons:
The following exclusions and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the following trade agreements:
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): NAFTA exemption reference: Chapter 10, Annex 1001.2b, General Notes, Schedule of Canada, Para 1(a).

Exemptions to the World Trade Organization/Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP):  WTO-AGP exemption in accordance with WTO-AGP, Annex 4, Note 4; or in accordance with General Notes Para (1a).

Ownership of Intellectual Property:
Not Applicable.


The period of the proposed Contract:
Tentative docking and refit dates are from April to June, 2019.  Project duration is estimated at 8 weeks.

A Cost Estimate of the Proposed Contract:
Projected budget is estimated at $6,500,000.00.

Name and Address of the Pre-Identified Supplier:
Chantier Davie Canada Inc
22 rue George-D.Davie
Levis, Quebec  G6V 0K4

Suppliers Right to Submit a Statement of Capabilities:
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities is December 4, 2018 at 2:00pm NDT.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Colleen Dalton
Supply Specialist
T: 709-772-4931
F: 709-772-2932
E-Mail: colleen.dalton@pwgsc.gc.ca



Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.