Fab & Del Two 8.3-8.6M RIBs

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Fab & Del Two 8.3 - 8.6M RIBs

F7047-150008/A
Castle, David G.
Telephone No. - (250) 363-0110 (    )
Fax No. - 

REQUIREMENT
To carry out the design, construction, test, trial and delivery
of two (2) 8.3 to 8.6 m Rigid Inflatable Boats with Open Console
T tops and trailers. 

Mission Statement: 
The primary role of this boat will be used for fisheries
management through catch monitoring and enforcement, including
environmental response, search and rescue, emergency boat duties.

Utilization: 
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are used extensively as primary
craft for the Fisheries and Oceans fleet of vessels, as well as
operating independently to carry out various program-related
activities from shore-based facilities and trailers. 

OPTION
One additional boat and trailer is included in this
solicitation. Option may be exercised at Canada's discretion.

DELIVERY
Delivery of the boats and all other deliverables are required by
the contract to be at destination on or before 31 May, 2016.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VESSEL

1.	Length (hull) must be approx. 8.3 - 8.6 m
2.	Normal load conditions
		a)	Crew of 4 with kit	 		450 kg
		b)	Fuel=Minimum of 1000L (2 tanks) 	est. 719 kg 
		c)	Equipment and supplies 	            700 kg
		d)         payload capacity to be min 1000kg in addition to
fuel.

REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
The vessel will be used to conduct conservation branch
operations.  The vessel must have an all-weather capability to
Beaufort force 8. It is desirable that this vessel has a
high-speed capability of at least 40-45 knots.
The boat must be expected to have a service life of at least 10
years, with an expected usage of between 400 and 500 hours per
year.
 
MANDATORY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 
1.	Boats constructed under this TSOR must be fabricated in
accordance with the current Transport Canada Marine Safety
Branch (TCMSB) TP 14612 and TP 1332. 
2.	Canadian Standards Association C22.2 NO. 183.2-M1983 (R1999)
"Standards for D.C. Electrical Installations on Boats and ABYC
'E' electrical standards."
3.	CWB CSA\ACNOR W47.2; Division 2.1 certification for Aluminum
Welding- latest revision."
TRADE AGREEMENTS

This Purchase is being made under GSIN N1940DA, and therefore
subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade and the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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.