Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) Abstract: Medium to Heavy Lift Helicopter (MHLH)

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Medium to Heavy Lift Helicopter (MHLH) - ACAN

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	Reference Number	PW-TALC-002-13708
	Solicitation Number	W8475-06HL01/A
	Organization Name	Public Works and Government Services Canada Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada
	Source ID	FD.DP.QC.10077.C2
	Associated Components	No

Dates

	Published	2006-07-05
	Revised	2006-08-02
	Closing	2006-08-04 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT

Details

	Category	Aerospace
	GSINS	N1520: AIRCRAFT, ROTARY WING
	Region of Delivery	Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, National Capital Region, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
	Region of Opportunity
	Agreement Type	NONE
	Tender Type	Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
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Notice Description

	Medium to Heavy Lift Helicopter (MHLH) Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: National Security Consideration Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: THE BOEING COMPANY P.O. BOX 16858 MC P1-43 PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania United States 19142-0858 Nature of Requirements: Modification August 2nd 2006. Section 2 "Requirement" 3rd paragraph: Delete "Canadian Industrial Benefits" Replace by "Industrial and Regional Benefits" Medium to Heavy Lift Helicopters (MHLHs) File Number: W8475-06-HL01/A 1. An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) Notwithstanding the usual requirement to post a notice for fifteen (15) calendar days, in this case, the ACAN will be posted for thirty (30) calendar days. 2. Requirement: The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to procure a minimum of sixteen (16) new MHLHs and their long-term in-service support that covers a period of 20 years with options to be exercised at Canada's sole discretion, to extend for the life of the helicopters. You are hereby notified that the Crown intends to solicit a bid for the above requirement and negotiate a contract with The Boeing Company, the only known source of supply capable of meeting the high level mandatory capability requirements. There will be a requirement to provide Industrial and Regional Benefits equivalent to 100 percent of the contract value. The high level mandatory capability requirements are listed below. Suppliers, in addition to submitting a statement of capabilities, shall be prepared to demonstrate that their proposed aircraft meets the high level mandatory capability requirements through a Test Flight if so requested by Canada. HIGH LEVEL - MANDATORY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS The helicopter must provide the capability for the safe and effective movement of personnel and equipment in all CF operating environments. The aircraft must meet mandatory requirements in the following areas: Internal Lift: Cabin space to accommodate an infantry platoon (30 soldiers) with full combat equipment including weapons, body armour, rucksacks, rations and communications (4,763 kg); External Lift: Lift multiple loads, including a Light Weight Field Howitzer and associated equipment (a minimum of 5,443 kg); Range: Flying endurance to ensure a relevant radius of operation (a minimum of 100 km) with either the internal or external load described above and at the temperature and altitude described below to effectively cover CF tactical areas of responsibility; Temperature and Altitude: Power and endurance to accomplish the lift and range parameters defined above, at altitudes and temperatures found in the most likely CF theatres of operations (1,220 m above sea level and 35 degrees Celsius); Certification: Aircraft must be certified to aviation certification standards recognized by Canada by the contract award date; Fleet Size: Minimum fleet of 16 aircraft, sufficient to sustain a minimum of three deployed helicopters in addition to maintenance, test and evaluation, and training at two main operating bases; and Delivery: Delivery date of first aircraft to be no later than 36 months after contract award and final aircraft delivery no later than 60 months after contract award. 3. Trade Agreements: The following Trade Agreements are not applicable: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (CLCA) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business Note: This procurement is exempt from the Agreement on Internal Trade as the National Security Exception was invoked. 4. Government Contract Regulations and Limited Tendering Reason: Research indicates that the Boeing CH-47 Chinook is the only aircraft that meets the high level mandatory capability requirements above. Therefore, in accordance with the Government Contract Regulations (GCR) exception, Part 1, Section 6, (d) only one person or firm is believe to be capable of performing the contract. 5. Period of contract and/or Delivery date: It is anticipated that a Contract be awarded by July 2007. Delivery is expected to commence no later than 36 months after contract award. 6. Proposed Contractor: Name: The Boeing Company Address: P.O. Box 16858 MC P1-43, Philadelphia PA, 19142-0858, USA. 7. Statement of Capabilities: Suppliers that have submitted a statement of capabilities will be notified in writing of PWGSC's decision whether or not to continue with the aforementioned procurement or to open the requirement for competition. 8. Closing Date for a submission of a statement of capabilities: 4 August 2006. 9. Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities: Suppliers may inquire or submit a statement of capabilities to: Mr. Maurice Chow, Manager Land, Aerospace and Marine Systems & Major Project Sector Public Works and Government Services Canada 6C1, Phase III, Place du Portage 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Telephone: (613) 991-5009 Maurice.chow@pwgsc.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. Chow, Maurice Telephone No.: (613) 991-5009 ( ) Facsimile No.: (613) 998-6711

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	Name	Maurice Chow
	Address	Telephone No.: (613) 991-5009 ( ) Facsimile No.: (613) 998-6711
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	Country	Canada
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	Phone	(613) 991-5009 ( )
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