Request for Supply Arrangement - Vessel Charters
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DFO is seeking vessel owners or charter operators for a Supply Arrangement covering at-sea ocean science and fisheries science missions. The work could include oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, stock assessments, biodiversity and habitat management in Atlantic, Pacific, Inland and Arctic regions, including near-shore and offshore Canadian waters. Some missions may involve international or other locations, subject to the official requirements. This is intended to create a list of pre-qualified vessels and vessel charters. It does not appear to be a single guaranteed contract or a commitment to purchase a specific amount of work. Future assignments would likely depend on DFO’s operational needs and the vessel’s approved capabilities. The notice states that bids may be submitted only during specified open periods: July 2026, February 2027, July 2027, February 2028, July 2028, February 2029 and July 2029. The listed closing date is December 31, 2029 at 13:00, but the permitted submission windows are particularly important and should be confirmed in the latest documents. Existing RFSA suppliers generally do not need to resubmit, but must report ownership changes and may update vessel specifications or add vessels during the February or July periods. A potentially relevant business would likely need one or more vessels that meet DFO’s technical, safety, certification, operational and vessel-categorization requirements, along with the required documentation. The tender may be relevant to vessel owners, operators, charter companies and marine-service businesses able to support scientific or fisheries missions. Before preparing a submission, review the latest amendment and all referenced attachments, including the vessel categorization criteria, maps, addenda, certificates and regulations. Confirm the applicable submission month, vessel requirements, insurance and safety obligations, documentation, evaluation process and submission instructions in the official Canada Buys notice. The supplied record does not include a direct official notice URL, so the documents should be checked against the current Canada Buys posting before relying on these details or submitting a bid.
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- The opportunity is an open Request for Supply Arrangement intended to establish a list of pre-qualified vessels and vessel charters for at-sea ocean science and fisheries science projects or missions.
- Potentially relevant vessel capabilities include oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, stock assessment, biodiversity, and habitat management operations.
- Vessels or vessel charters may be required for Atlantic, Pacific, Inland, and Arctic regions, including near-shore and offshore missions within Canadian waters.
- New bidders may submit bids only during the specified open bidding periods: July 2026, February 2027, July 2027, February 2028, July 2028, February 2029, or July 2029.
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AMENDEMENT 003 - Document Format changed This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 30000316A dated March 31, 2022 with a closing of December 31, 2029 at 14 :00 Atlantic Time. Summary The purpose of this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is to establish a list of pre-qualified vessels and vessel charters capable of performing at-sea projects / missions as they relate to different ocean science operations (e.g. oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, etc.) and fisheries science (e.g., stock assessment, biodiversity, habitat management, etc.). The projects / missions at-sea will vary in requirements as they relate to different ocean and fishery operations. The requirements for vessel and vessel charters will also vary depending on the location of the projects / mission(s) (e.g. Atlantic, Pacific, Inland and Arctic regions) including both near-shore and offshore missions within Canadian waters as the need arises. Bidders may submit bids ONLY during the following months: - July 2026 - February 2027 - July 2027 - February 2028 - July 2028 - February 2029 - July 2029 Existing qualified suppliers who have been issued a supply arrangement for their vessel or vessels through the RFSA: • Must notify the Procurement Authority if there is a change in ownership of any of vessel(s). This notification should occur as soon as possible and can occur outside the defined bid periods. • Are not required to submit a new bid proposal (or any additional information) during future open bidding periods. • May amend the vessel specifications for their vessels with active supply arrangements by completing and submitting Annex B - Vessel Categorization Criteria Declaration Document during the open bidding periods (February or July). • Wishing to add a new vessel or vessels to the database must apply for an additional supply arrangement including all required documentation for that vessel or vessels during the open bidding periods (February or July). Suppliers that have been issued a supply arrangement (past or present) with DFO that was not through the RFSA tender and wish to have their vessel(s) added to the associated RFSA vessel database, must apply for a new supply arrangement specific to the RFSA during the open bidding periods (February or July).
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