MAIN ENGINES, ALCO 251F 16V

Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

To sole source a contract to Fairbanks Morse a subsidiary of
Garlock of Canada Ltd, since they hold the proprietary rights to
the ALCO engines and are the Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM).

The ALCO engines are the main propulsion system onboard a Coast
Guard Medium Icebreaker Class Vessel. These engines are
critical for the operational requirements of the vessel. The
components used during the overhaul of these engines shall be of
the highest quality to insure crew safety and in order to meet
CCG fleet operational requirements.

CCG will not accept third party components. For that reason,
CCG will only accept components supplied by the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). No substitute products will be
accepted.

Trade Agreements

The requirement is subject to the limited tendering provision as
per AIT Article 506, 12.a. to ensure compatibility with existing
products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as exclusive
licences, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain
specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer
or its representative.

The requirement is exempted from NAFTA under Annex 1001.2b,
Schedule of Canada, General Notes 1(a) and from WTO-AGP under
General Note 1(a), that exempts any procurement of shipbuilding
and repair.

The Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements are not applicable.
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.