Research & Analysis Functions

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Memorial University of Newfoundland
INCO Innovation Centre
2nd Floor Room 11C 2015
230 Elizabeth Ave.
St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
A1C5S7
Nature of Requirements: 

Research and Analysis Functions

Definition of requirement
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, St. John's, NL has a requirement for the provision of services as specified under "Background" below. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the government's intention to award a contract for these services to Alion Science and Technology Canada, Kanata, Ontario.  Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period.  If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

Background
The purpose of this Standing Offer Agreement is to perform research and analysis functions and related activities related to public policy development.

ACOA, as the Government of Canadas lead agency for economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador, and through its work with other federal departments, such as through the Newfoundland and Labrador Federal Council, has a responsibility for initiating and conducting research and dialogue on broad public policy issues. The results of such research, analysis and discussion may be used to inform policy development at the local level, and to provide a local perspective on national policy issues.

The work required will be on an as-and-when-requested basis. The deliverables could include ACOA- or other stakeholder-initiated external research and related activities; consultations, roundtables and think tanks focused on various policy issues and opportunity areas; and policy research workshops and conferences. The number of projects initiated and the number of individuals needed to do this work will vary, depending upon operational requirements.  

Project-specific information, including deliverables and resources, will be clarified and approved by both parties prior to each call-up under this Standing Offer Agreement.  As the levels of education, training and experience will vary with the requirements of any particular project, these will be further specified by ACOA in each call-up. The contractor will not assign an employee or graduate student to, or leave an employee or graduate student in, a function that they cannot perform at a fully satisfactory level. ACOA recognizes that Harris Centre/University personnel may require a period of familiarization with Agency activities, program terms and conditions, contracts, policies and directives as well as financial and management information systems. ACOA will assist in and absorb the cost of this familiarization.


Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities
Minimum Essential Requirements

Mandatory Technical Criteria 

Experience: The project team willhave a minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant field.
Knowledge and understanding: The project team will possess significant knowledge of business, community and/or regional economic development with a particularly focus on the Newfoundland and Labrador context.  Their ability to stimulate and facilitate policy dialogue, analyze policy issues, and produce clearly  presented findings based on the agenda of policy research and analysis activities identified above must be demonstrated through a minimum of 3 successfully completed projects (as assessed through examples of successful projects supported by references from individuals for whom the work has been undertaken.)

Academic qualifications: All members of the project team will have, at a minimum, a degree from a recognized university preferably in the disciplines of economics, political science,  business, geography, sociology or related fields.  However, the principle investigator will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
Professional designations: The following academic designations are the minimum deemed essential to carry out the work: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Research Assistant 1, Research Assistant 2, Research Assistant 3.

Applicability of the tradeagreement(s) to the procurement 
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement:
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)  

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier 
Memorial University of Newfoundland, The Harris Centre ofPublic Policy is the only known organization capable of successfully completing this work as they have access to the comprehensive policy competencies and content expertise that are required to undertake the type of policy engagement and research activities identified in this standing offer.

Government Contracts Regulations Exception:
The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - only one person is capable of performing the work.  

Ownership of Intellectual Property:

There is no intellectual property expected from this work.

The period of the proposed contract or the delivery date(s).

The proposed contract is from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2022.

A cost estimate of the proposed contract. 
The estimated value of the contract is $230,000.00 taxes extra.

Name and address of the pre-identified supplier:

Memorial University of Newfoundland
INCO Innovation Centre
2nd Floor Room 11C 2015
230 Elizabeth Ave.
St. John's, NL   A1C 5S7

Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities. 
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is :
April 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. NDST.

Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities. 
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to bedirected to:

Janice Baird, Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
The John Cabot Building
10 Barter's Hill, Box 4600
St. John's, NL   A1C 5T2
Telephone:  709-682-1588
Facsimile:  709-772-4603
E-mail:  janice.baird@pwgsc.gc.ca
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.