Supply Arrangement - Marine Protected Area Research

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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 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 date of award to October 31, 2018.

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.