HF-DSC/GMDSS SYSTEM

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements: 
High Frequency-Digital Selective Calling/Global Maritimes
Distress and Safety System
(HF-DSC/GMDSS SYSTEM) - F7048-130065/A


The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a requirement to procure a
High Frequency-Digital Selective Calling/Global Maritimes
Distress and Safety System (HF-DSC/GMDSS) located in the Central
and Arctic Regions of Canada.

A complete HF-DSC/GMDSS consists of:

a) Quantity 1 - Remote Receiver Site System in Resolute Bay, NU;
b) Quantity 1 - Transmitter Site System in Iqaluit, NU;
c) Quantity 1 - Receiver Site System in Iqaluit, NU;
d) Quantity 1 - MCTS Centre System in Iqaluit, NU.

In addition to the system, the Contractor will provide spare
parts, specialized test equipment, tools and software. Training
courses, supply training documentation and in-service support
will also be provided. 

BACKGROUND

The CCG has provided HF-DSC/GMDSS communication services to the
maritime community in Arctic waters north of 70° latitude since
the late 1990s, including HF-DSC messages for Distress, Urgency
and Safety, NBDP and SSB. The System is operated by the Marine
Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Centre in Iqaluit,
Nunavut, by the CCG's Central and Arctic Region. Due to reach
its normal end-of-life, the System is in need of replacement. 

The HF-DSC/GMDSS consists of dual workstations at the Iqaluit
MCTS Centre, a local transmitter and receiver site (in Iqaluit),
and a remote site located at the joint NAV CANADA/Coast Guard
receiver site in Resolute Bay, NU.

SOURCING

It is proposed to solicit a competitive bid through Buy and Sell
for this requirement.

There will be a mandatory and rated criteria matrix used in the
evaluation process which will be published with the RFP.  A
contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder with the
highest total score as detailed in the RFP.

The period of performance will be determined based on the
winning proposal.  Additional details including the Statement of
Work, Technical Statement of Requirements and Evaluation Plan
are included in the Request for Proposal.

Prices will be determined at the RFP Phase through competition.
If only one compliant bid is received, price support and price
certification will be requested.

SECURITY

There are no security requirements for this requirement.

BASIS OF PAYMENT

Bidders will be requested to propose firm lot pricing for the
equipment acquisition. 

POLICY

This requirement is exempt from the provisions of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and World Trade
Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) based
on the Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code of 5895
Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. All in accordance with
NAFTA chapter 10, Annex 1001.1b2, General Note 1, and WTO-AGP,
Annex 4.  Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) is applicable.

Canadian Content Policy does not apply as there are no known
Canadian Suppliers for this requirement.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCA) is applicable as goods
will be delivered and services provided within Comprehensive
Land Claim Settlement areas.  As per Section 9.35.35.b.i. of the
Supply Manual, a letter will be sent to the Nunavut Government
on the date of posting, advising them of this procurement
requirement as the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement is applicable
to this procurement. 

If a contract is awarded as a result of this solicitation,
bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid
solicitation. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting
Authority within 15 working days of receipt of notification that
their bid was unsuccessful. The debriefing may be provided in
writing, by telephone or in person.

As per policy requirements all notices posted on Buy and Sell
will be in both official languages. 

INQUIRIES

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Electronics, Simulators and Defence Systems Division - QF
8C2, Place du Portage, Phase III, 11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, QC  K1A 0S5

ATTN:		Kathie Eddy
TEL No.:	(819) 956-0768 
FAX No.: 	(819) 956-5650
E-MAIL:	kathie.eddy@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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.