Automated Airline Hosting and Airline Tasking System

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements: 

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) 
For the Automated Airline Hosting and Aircraft Tasking System
(AAHATS)




Introduction:

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is
soliciting proposals from Bidders, on behalf of the Department
of National Defence (DND), for the provision of an Automated
Airline Hosting and Aircraft Tasking System, which includes
leased hardware, software and services as detailed in the
Request for Proposal (RFP). This system will enable DND to book
personnel on its flights, allocate aircraft and provide
associated management information.

Background:

Since 1992 the Automated Airline Hosting and Aircraft Tasking
System (AAHATS), provided to DND through a series of competitive
contracts, has been based on automated reservation system
products from Sabre Airlines Solutions. Prior to that date,
other automated reservation products and associated services
were deployed.
 
The most recent competitive contract for AAHATS was awarded in
2003 to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA) to provide
the necessary resources, training and service support for the
AAHATS project which permitted DND to program its military
flights as well as the booking of passengers onto those flights.
The incumbent's contract was established for 5 years with
additional option years.  

Request For Proposal:

DND requires the services of a qualified Contractor to provide
an Automated Airline Hosting and Aircraft Tasking System
(AAHATS). The RFP invites Bidders to propose an AAHATS solution
that includes: software; leased hardware; support and
maintenance; training; and professional services for task
authorized activities. 

Contract Period and Options:

The proposed Contract Period will be five (5) years, with
Options to extend the Contract Period for up to an additional
four (4) years. 

Security:

Security requirements are detailed in the RFP and its Security
Requirements Check List.

To Bidders:

The information in this notice is a brief description of the
requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must
refer to the RFP document for the complete requirement. 

All communications should be directed to the Contracting
Authority:

Kenneth Smith
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Acquisitions Branch
STAMS 
Special Procurement Initiatives Directorate 
12C1, Phase III, Place du Portage
11 Laurier, Gatineau Québec K1A 0S5

Telephone: (819) 956-3335 
Facsimile: (819) 956-8303
Email: kenneth.smith@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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.