PC12 NG RECURRENT GROUND & SIM TRG

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives
Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
FlightSafety International Inc.
3201 East Airfield Drive
P.O.Box 613169
DFW Airport
Dallas Forth Worth Texas
United States
75261
Nature of Requirements: 
Advanced Contract Award Notice: Pilatus PC-12 NG (Next
Generation) Ground and Simulator Training


1.0	Introduction

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for
the provision of annual ground and simulator training for RCMP
Pilatus PC-12 NG (Next Generation) pilots.  The purpose of this
Advanced Contract Award Notice is to signal the government's
intention to award a contract for these services to FlightSafety
International, 3201 East Airfield Drive, Dallas Fort Worth,
Texas.  Before awarding a contract, the government provides
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 other potential suppliers submit statements of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the
requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed
with a full tendering process on the government's electronic
tendering service, in order to award the contract.

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.


2.0	Background

Annual training is a Transport Canada requirement to ensure
pilots maintain a specific level of safe competency. This
competency is evaluated internally by RCMP Check pilots and a
Certification of Proficiency is issued to complete the Transport
Canada competency obligations. This statement of work is in
accordance with the Air Services Operations Manual, section 6
Training and Proficiency Requirements.


3.0 	Scope of Requirement

The following is a description and specifications of training
requested for annual ground and simulator training for RCMP
Pilatus PC-12 NG (Next Generation) pilots. Approximately 50
pilots will require recurrent training and 3 pilots will require
Initial Ground and Simulator Training annually.


4.0 	Aircraft Technical Ground Training 	

The training shall ensure that each flight crew member is
knowledgeable with respect to Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft systems
and all normal, abnormal and emergency procedures.

A minimum of 20 hours of ground school is required for initial
pilot training.

A minimum of 7.5 hours of ground school is required for
recurrent pilot training.
(As per Air Services Operations Manual 6.6.3)

The following subjects must be included: 

4.1	Aeroplane systems operation and limitations as contained in
the aeroplane flight manual and 		aeroplane operating manual,
and standard operating procedures;

4.2	Operation of all equipment that is installed in all
aeroplanes of the same type operated by the air 		operator;

4.3	Differences in equipment that is installed in all aeroplanes
of the same type in the air operator's 		fleet;

4.4 	Applicable standard operating procedures for pilot flying
and pilot not flying duties for normal, 		abnormal and emergency
procedures for the aeroplane;

4.5	Aeroplane performance and limitations; 

4.6 	Weight and balance procedures; and

4.7 	Honeywell Apex Avionics system overview including system
failures and recoveries.


5.0	 Aircraft Simulator Training 

Flight simulator programs require:

A minimum of 6 hours as pilot flying for initial pilot training.

A minimum of 3 hours as pilot flying for recurrent pilot
training. 
(As per Air Services Operations Manual 6.6.3)

The following subjects MUST be covered as contained in the
Aeroplane Flight Manual:

5.1	Procedures for normal, abnormal and emergency operation of
the aeroplane systems and 		components including:
	a)	Use of aeroplane checklists;
	b)	Flight and cabin crew cooperation, command and coordination;
	c)	Aeroplane fire on the ground and while airborne;
	d)	Engine fire or failure;
	e)	Effects of engine icing and anti-ice operation;
	f)	Take-off, landing and flight with critical engine
inoperative including drift down and engine 			inoperative
performance capabilities;
	g)	Loss of pressurization and emergency decent (as applicable);
	h)	Flight control failures and degraded states of operation;
	i)	Hydraulic, electrical and other system failures;
	j)	Failure of Honeywell APEX navigation and communication
equipment;
	k)	Pilot incapacitation during take-off, landing and in-flight;
	l)	Approach to the stall;
	m)	Normal and abnormal flight characteristics applicable to the
aircraft type. These may 			include such items as: Dutch roll,
buffet boundary onset, jet upset, steep turns, etc.;
	n)	Aeroplane performance for climb, cruise, holding, descent,
landing and diversion;
	o)	Normal, noise abatement and maximum performance take-off;
	p)	Aircraft performance calculations, including take-off and
landing speeds, weight and 			balance and centre of gravity;
	q)	Rejected take-off procedures and rejected landings;
	r)	Passenger and crew evacuation; and
	s)	FMS, GPWS, TCAS, and other specialized aeroplane equipment
as applicable.

5.2	Flight planning and instrument flight procedures:
	a)	Departure, enroute, holding, arrival and in-flight diversion;
	b)	Precision, non-precision, and as applicable circling
approaches, and missed approaches 			in minimum visibility
conditions;
	c)	Precision, non-precision, and, as applicable, circling
approaches, and missed approaches 		using automatic, flight
director and degraded states of operation; 
	d)	All normal and emergency procedures applicable to the
aircraft type;  
	e)	Maneuvering of the aeroplane on the ground;
	f)	Crosswind take-off and landings to 100% of the certificated
crosswind component;
	g)	Contaminated runway and crosswind take-off and landings to
published demonstrated 			crosswind component (as applicable);
	h)	A mix of no electronic aids, day, night and dusk visual
circuits, approaches and landings. 			A visual flight training
program in the flight simulator is required to ensure visual
flight 			skills are developed in the aeroplane type; and 
	i)	The training shall cover the following using both day and
night scenarios where the flight 			simulator capability permits:
Normal and crosswind take-offs, visual circuits and landings
with variable winds, runway illusion and surface conditions;
Engine inoperative approaches and landings;
Engine failure procedures during take-off and missed approach;
No electronic aids approaches and landings; and
Approach and landings with degraded flight controls (as
applicable).


6.0	Simulator Requirement

FAA/JAA - approved Level D Full Motion Simulator fitted with
flight deck equipment of the Pilatus PC-12 NG model and
Honeywell APEX Avionics System


7.0	Period of the Contract

The period of the Contract is from date of contract to September
30, 2013 inclusive.

The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend
the term of the Contract by up to 4 additional 1 year period(s)
under the same conditions.


8.0	Value

Total estimated value in US Funds is  $500,000.00 - $600,000.00
per year.


9.0	Pre-selected Supplier

FlightSafety International is the pre-selected supplier. 
FlightSafety International will provide a Pilatus PC-12 NG Level
D Simulator for training, which is identical to the make and
model that the RCMP utilizes.  Air services require RCMP Pilatus
PC-12 pilots to complete annual recurrent training in an
approved flight training device or simulator, and with a ground
school curriculum that meets the RCMP standard.


10.0	Statement of Capabilities

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


11.0	Closing Date

The closing date for accepting statements of capabilities is
August 29, 2012.


12.0	Contact Information

All inquiries regarding this Notice are to be directed to:

Renee Stephen
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch
Project Delivery Services Division
Place du Portage
Phase III, 10C1
11, rue Laurier, Gatineau (Quebec)
K1A 0S5

Telephone: 	819-956-6973
Facsimile: 	819-956-2675
E-mail address: Renee.Stephen@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca


13.0	Trade Agreements

This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT).
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.