Advance Procurement Notice
Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program
Southport Aerospace Centre Inc., Southport, Manitoba
(With Security, Indigenous Participation, and Industrial and Technological Benefits Requirements)
Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice
This is not a bid solicitation. This is an advance procurement notice (APN) of potential contracts with anticipated security, Indigenous participation, and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) requirements. Note there is no guarantee that these contracts will proceed.
Description of the Project
EllisDon Corporation (EllisDon) as the Design Builder has been contracted by SkyAlyne Canada Limited Partnership to provide design services and constructability oversight to complete the design of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program infrastructure at Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. The infrastructure will support training of personnel, as well as storage and maintenance of aircraft.
The design process is ongoing, and EllisDon will soon begin engagement with interested parties consisting of trade contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Description of the Scope of Work
Project construction is conditional on the project receiving approval to proceed from the Government of Canada.
Description:
Construction of a three (3) building campus consisting of:
- A new hangar and maintenance facility is developed as a one-story building of non-combustible construction to house the storage and maintenance of multiple aircraft with associated program spaces to include supply storage and warehouse, workshops, vehicle storage, offices, meeting rooms, training rooms and staff support functions.
- A new two-story Training Building will be a non-combustible construction type. The facility will house the classrooms, lockers, auditorium, offices, meeting rooms and staff support functions. The provision of rooftop mechanical platforms, size, and locations will be determined in the detailed design phase. Based on the size of the mechanical platforms, the building may be classified as a three-storey building.
- A new one-storey Simulator Building is of non-combustible construction. The facility will house the simulators and the associated small and large briefing rooms. The provision of rooftop mechanical platforms, size, and locations will be determined in the detailed design phase.
Interested parties are to note that the above description of the scope of work is not final and is subject to change.
Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) Requirements
The FAcT Program includes the Government of Canada’s commitment to their Indigenous partners. This includes meaningful employment, subcontracting, training, skills development and apprenticeship programs opportunities for Indigenous Businesses and Peoples. Interested parties are to note that all potential contracts will contain Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) requirements.
Security Requirements
Interested parties are to note that all potential contracts will contain Security Requirements.
As of the date of posting of this APN, the required security clearance(s) are anticipated to be:
- A valid and active DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION SCREENING (DOS) at the level of RELIABILITY granted or approved by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Requirements
The FAcT Program includes Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) requirements, and interested parties are to note that all potential contracts will contain ITB requirements.
Questions
Any questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to:
Bill Elzinga
Estimating Manager
EllisDon Corporation
587-879-6815
belzinga@ellisdon.com
