Hydraulic Self Propelled Trailer

Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)

1. An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing othersuppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. 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 to the pre-identified supplier.

2. Definition of the requirement

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a requirement for the supply; delivered to Gimli, Manitoba; fitting and training; of quantity one (1) Marine Hydraulic Self-Propelled Trailer to transport the CCGS Vakta vessel.

In reference to KROPF CONOLIFT SP-40 or equivalent, the trailer must have:

1. a)
   Powerboat capacity (size) to 60' LOA
2. b)
   Capacity (weight), 80,000 lbsoff-road only
3. c)
   Hydraulic expanding width frame (expands from 70" to 112" inside)
4. d)
   Integral hydraulic front-end power unit
5. e)
   Full hydrostatic drive with dynamic braking
6. f)
   Hydraulic lift - wheel and tongue lift with frame heights to 62?
7. g)
   Hydraulicoperated fore and aft keel support strap
8. h)
   Single lever joystick control
9. i)
   Full engine instrumentation
10. j)
    Sliding front cantilever pads
11. k)
    Rear wheel drive assist for ramp 12.5%
12. l)
    Variable speed to 6 MPH
13. m)
    Integral hydraulic front-end power unit
14. n)
    90 degree steering
15. o)
    12 adjustable powerboat pads
16. p)
    Rear 4-pad equalizing rocker system
17. q)
    Spare parts including spare tires, cover and lockable toolbox

3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that its equipment meets the following requirements:

1. a)
   Powerboat capacity (size) to 60' LOA
2. b)
   Capacity (weight), 80,000 lbs off-road only
3. c)
   Hydraulic expanding width frame (expands from 70" to 112" inside)
4. d)
   Integral hydraulic front-end power unit
5. e)
   Full hydrostatic drive with dynamic braking
6. f)
   Hydraulic lift - wheel and tongue lift with frame heights to 62?
7. g)
   Hydraulic operated fore and aft keel support strap
8. h)
   Single lever joystick control
9. i)
   Full engine instrumentation
10. j)
    Sliding front cantilever pads
11. k)
    Rear wheel drive assist for ramp 12.5%
12. l)
    Variable speed to 6 MPH
13. m)
    Integral hydraulic front-end power unit
14. n)
    90 degree steering
15. o)
    12 adjustable powerboat pads
16. p)
    Rear 4-pad equalizing rocker system
17. q)
    Spare parts including spare tires, cover and lockable toolbox

4. Applicability of the trade agreements to the procurement

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements:

• Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
• World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The supplier is providing an exceptionally advantageous price for this Marine Hydraulic Self-Propelled Trailer.

6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception

The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - "only one person is capable of performing the work".

7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusions and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the:

• Agreement onInternal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12 (i)
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016.2 (g)
• World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) - Article XV.1 (i)

8. Delivery date

The requested delivery date for the equipment is May 15,2016.

9. Cost of the proposed contract

The value of the contract, including options, is $242,000.00 (GST/HST extra).

10. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

KROPF Industrial Inc.
#1 Quebec Drive
Seguin, ON
P2A 0B2

11. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods and services described in the ACAN may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact personidentified 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 contractingofficer'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.

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 below.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

12. Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Luc Girard
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Marine Systems Directorate
Portage III - Floor: 6C2-33
11, rue Laurier, Gatineau (Québec), K1A 0S5 Canada
(email on the official notice)
Téléphone : (number on the official notice)

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada
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.