This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Head of Jeddore, Nova Scotia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Agreement Type Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: SECURITY There is no security requirement for this procurement. DESCRIPTION: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a requirement for the dry-docking refit of the CCGS G. Peddle S.C., as detailed in Annex A - Statement of Work. Potential bidders requiring a copy of the complete technical data package are to submit an email request directly to the Contracting Authority. The sourcing strategy relating to this procurement will be limited to suppliers in the area of origin (Eastern Canada) of the vessel in accordance with the Shipbuilding and Repair Procurement Policy. The CCGS G. Peddle S.C. does not have an ice class and therefore is unable to transit through areas expected to contain ice. As a result of forecasted ice conditions in the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Northumberland Strait, Eastern Labrador and Northern Newfoundland during the refit period; this procurement will be geographically limited to bidders outside of these areas. WORK PERIOD: Start: 10 January 2023 End: 7 March 2023 The vessel will be unmanned during the work period and will be considered to be out of commission. The vessel during that period will be in the care or custody of the Contractor and under its control. Bidders who do not confirm attendance, provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend, or who do not complete and submit the above certification as required will not be allowed access to the site. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level. Bidders can also submit via FAX. No hardcopy bid submissions are permitted. TRADE AGREEMENTS: The requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Trade agreement Exemptions: A. The requirement is exempt from the provisions of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, as per Annex 15A, Section e, Note 1c B. WTO-AGP: The requirement is exempt from the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement based on literature found in Annex 5 ( Canada General Notes Section, listing exemptions). C. The requirement is also exempt from the following Canada applicable trade agreements based on literature contained within the agreements relating to exclusions: CPTPP (Chapter 15, Annex 15A Section G), Canada-Ukraine (Chapter 10-Annex 6), Canada-Peru (Chapter 14 - Annex 1401.01-6) , Canada-Korea (Chapter 14 - Annex 14-e), Canada-Columbia (Chapter 14 - Annex 1401.01-6), Canada-Panama ( Chapter 16- Annex 7), Canada-Chile ( Part 3, chapter K bis -Annex K bis-01.1-6) , Canada-Honduras (Chapter 17- Annex 17.6) This requirement is exempt from the Canadian Content Policy as per paragraph b (ii) (D). All inquiries of a technical nature and all questions of a contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority: Quentin Crocker, telephone (902) 478-8034, facsimile: (902) 496-5016, and email: Quentin.Crocker@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Inquiries are to be made in writing and should be received no less than five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient time to respond. 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. bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com