Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research
Solicitation number F6160-150018/B
Publication date
Closing date and time 2015/10/26 12:30 EDT
Last amendment date
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: Yes Nature of Requirements: Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research PLEASE NOTE: "This procurement is subject to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement". This solicitation is set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) for service delivery to areas that are subject to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. 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 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
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Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Baird, Janice
- Phone
- (709) 772-2999 ( )
- Fax
- (709) 772-4603
- Address
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Cabot Place, Phase II, 2nd Floor
Box 4600St. John's, NL, A1C 5T2
Buying organization(s)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Address
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200 Kent St, Station 13E228Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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