Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research

Solicitation number F6160-150018/D

Publication date

Closing date and time 2016/12/09 12:30 EST

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    Description
    Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
    Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
    Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
    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 servicedelivery 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 December 19, 2016 to October 31, 2017 with a one year option renew at 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 inthe 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 servicesunder 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 andanalysis 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

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    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
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001
    French
    0
    001
    English
    6
    000
    French
    4
    French
    5
    English
    5
    000
    English
    25

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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

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