Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research

Solicitation number F6160-150018/A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2015/10/23 12:30 EDT

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    Description
    Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
    Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
    Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
    Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
    Nature of Requirements: 
    Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research
    
    PLEASE NOTE:
    
    This solicitation is open to all bidders however, a portion of
    this work is subject to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement
    and a portion of the work includes a voluntary set aside under
    the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB).  The
    CLCA and Set Aside portion of the requirement will be solicited
    under F6160-150018/B.  Biddders who would like to be considered
    for the work under the PSAB must submit a complete offer under
    F6160-150018/B.  To be considered for the non set aside work, a
    complete offer is required in response to this solicitation as
    well.  Questions may be directed to Janice Baird by phone
    709-772-2999 or by e-mail janice.baird@pwgsc.gc.ca.
    
    The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO),
    Newfoundland and Labrador region intends to establish a Supply
    Arrangement(s) for the provision of scientific services
    involving a knowledge of and technical support for a broad range
    of marine fish, fisheries, invertebrates, birds, marine mammals
    and habitats in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. 
    Individual research projects will be related to monitoring of
    existing or proposed Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as
    well as contributing to broader MPA program objectives and
    strategies.  For complete details, please refer to the Statement
    of Work attached to the solicitation document at Annex A.
    
    The period for awarding contracts under the Supply Arrangement
    is from November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016 with two separate
    one year options to renew at November 1, 2016 and November 1,
    2017.
    
    Geographic Areas
    Currently the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Newfoundland
    and Labrador region MPA Program consists of: two designated
    Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas (Eastport and Gilbert Bay), as
    well as, the Laurentian Channel Area of Interest (AOI); in
    addition, ongoing Network planning is progressing in the region.
    There are regulatory requirements to demonstrate MPA
    effectiveness in meeting marine conservation goals and
    objectives.
    Field sample collection could potentially include any inshore
    and/or offshore waters of Newfoundland and Labrador using
    appropriate vessels and other equipment as required under
    specific contracts.
    The area covered by this Supply Arrangement is delimited inshore
    and offshore waters of Newfoundland and Labrador (out to 200
    mile limit in to the low water mark and estuaries). The
    following areas will be delineated for the purposes of this SA:
    Gilbert Bay & Southern Labrador 
    Eastport & Bonavista Bay 
    Laurentian Channel & southern Newfoundland 
    Other inshore Newfoundland  
    Other offshore Newfoundland 
    Other inshore Labrador 
    Other offshore Labrador 
    Land based activity
    Types of Work 
    
    The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada may require
    scientific and or technical services under this Supply
    Arrangement: 
    
    Monitoring/Research associated with MPA Program Objectives.
    
    Biological sample collection, and/or processing and/or related
    analysis:
    
    Taxonomic, biodiversity, environmental, or ecological research
    or related information services
    
    Biophysical, Oceanographic data including:
    
    Data Processing and Analysis 
    Training, Equipment and Vessel
    
    Anticipated contract/ project requirements can range from one to
    numerous samples with an estimated collection, processing and
    analysis time requirement ranging from 1-3 days conducted
    monthly to 5-10 weeks conducted 2-3 times per year.  
    
    Detailed deliverables will be specified for individual projects.
    Projects may range from boat charters to the collection of
    specimens/samples to multi-phased research projects involving
    large datasets, maps and detailed report writing. Assessment of
    occupational health and safety requirements will be conducted on
    an individual project basis.
    
    
    
    
    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.

    Contract duration

    Refer to the description above for full details.

    Trade agreements

    • Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Baird, Janice
    Phone
    (709) 772-2999 ( )
    Fax
    (709) 772-4603
    Address
    Cabot Place, Phase II, 2nd Floor
    Box 4600
    St. John's, NL, A1C 5T2

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Address
    200 Kent St, Station 13E228
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6
    Canada
    Bidding details

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    Tender documents
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    002
    English
    10
    002
    French
    3
    English
    11
    French
    11
    001
    English
    21
    English
    12
    001
    French
    4
    French
    5
    English
    29
    French
    7
    000
    English
    48
    000
    French
    14

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

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