Fab & Del 8.0-8.2m SOLAS Rescue RIB

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc
7830 Vantage Way
Delta British Columbia
Canada
V4G1A7
Nature of Requirements: 

Fab & Del 8.0-8.2m SOLAS Rescue RIB

F7044-170030/A
Castle, David G.
Telephone No. - (250) 217-6555 (    )

Fab & Del 8.0-8.2m SOLAS Rescue RIB
1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency
intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier,
thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of
capabilities. 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.
2. Definition of the requirement
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a quantity of
one (1), 8.0-8.2 metre fast rescue rigid inflatable boat, outboard motors, SOLAS-certified, with
trailers. The requirement includes options to acquire up to an additional eight (8) boats with
trailers.
The boats will be used for search and rescue applications, and will be ship-borne and/or shorebased,
depending on CCG’s operational requirements.
3. Minimum Essential Requirements
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its product
meets the following requirements:
8.2m GRP Inboard SOLAS rigid inflatable boat with:
(a) An active SOLAS fast rescue boat certificate for current production with the approval
identified with a Transport Canada number (e.g. T.C.089.060.032) and the principle dimensions
of vessel components;
(b) Capacity: 5 + 1 on a stretcher;
(c) Length o/a: between 8.0 metres and 8.2 metres;
(d) Beam o/a: between 2.7 metres and 2.75 metres;
(e) Total Weight : between 3100 kg and 3300 kg (includes complement, engine and equipment);
(f) Engine: Evinrude GC-2 175Hp Outboards, SOLAS Compliant or Equal;
(g) SOLAS upgrade kit;
4. Applicability of the Trade Agreements
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
- World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
-Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA)
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
In accordance with the Canada Shipping Act, Life Saving Equipment Regulations, CCG ships
must carry a SOLAS-certified Rescue Boat.
The pre-identified supplier, Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc., is the only supplier known that
has a Certificate of Approval for the required size, weight and hull form of SOLAS rescue boat.
This size, weight, and hull form of boat must be maintained to ensure interoperability and
commonality of equipment across the CCG fleet of vessels.
5. 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".
6. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons
The following limited tendering reasons are invoked:
? Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Article 12(b) - “where there is an absence of
competition for technical reasons and the goods or services can be supplied only by a
particular supplier and no alternative or substitute exists”;
? World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) -
Article XIII — Limited Tendering, 1 b. III) “due to an absence of competition for
technical reasons”;
? North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016 Limited Tendering
Procedures, 2 (b) “where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of
patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is
an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied
only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists”.
? Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) - Chapter 19, Government
procurement, Article 19.12 - Limited Tendering
7. Ownership of Intellectual Property
Ownership of any Foreground Intellectual Property arising out of the proposed contract will vest
in the Contractor.
8. Period of the proposed contract or delivery date
The goods must be delivered on or before March 31, 2018.
9. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies
7830 Vantage Way
Delta, British Columbia V4G 1A7
Canada
10. 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.
11. Closing date for a Submission of a Statement of Capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is October 23 at 2:00PM
PDT.
12. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Dave Castle
Supply Specialist
Suite 401 - 1230 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3X4
Telephone: 250-217-6555
E-mail: david.castle@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.