Interim Science Vessel

Objective of the RFI:

Canada, as represented by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), with the assistance of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), intends to use this RFI to consult the industry to:

a) Obtain industry’s input on candidate vessels, associated costs and other considerations to enable Canada to assess the viability of chartering services for an Interim Science Vessel (ISV) capable of hydrographic and oceanographic science work in Canada’s east coast;

b) Provide industry with an early opportunity to assess and comment on proposed ways forward in order to maximize best value to Canada during a possible, subsequent Request for Proposal phase and to solicit feedback and recommendations on any issues that would impact a supplier’s ability to fulfill the requirement;

c) Solicit industry knowledge and expertise regarding best practices towards a successful outcome for this procurement project;

d) Gauge the feasibility of the proposed Indigenous Participation Component (IPC) as part of the Interim Science Vessel project in order to meet the Government of Canada’s commitments of advancing Indigenous socio-economic development through federal contracting opportunities; and

e) Gauge how the solutions proposed by industry will provide opportunities that would allow Canada to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace as part of the Interim Science Vessel project.
Background:

The CCG is seeking information regarding a potential charter of an Interim Science Vessel to conduct the work previously performed by the CCGS Hudson. The CCGS Hudson entered into service with the CCG in 1963 and has been a key platform for Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s oceanographic and hydrographic science program. The CCGS Hudson is at the end of its service life and its replacement vessel remains in construction. The vessel is based at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Additional information on this requirement is provided in the RFI documents.

Erik Martin
Supply Team Leader
Major Marine Construction Sector (MMCS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada
(email on the official notice)
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.