Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research

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.