Request for Supply Arrangement for Charter Vessels
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to create a supply arrangement—a list of pre-qualified vessels and charter operators that it may use for ocean science and fisheries research missions across Canada and potentially internationally. Work could include oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, stock assessments, biodiversity research, habitat management, trawling, and related at-sea operations. This opportunity appears potentially relevant to businesses that own or operate suitable research, commercial, or charter vessels and can support varying missions in Atlantic, Pacific, Central, and Arctic regions, including near-shore and offshore work. The requirements may vary by assignment and could include supporting up to 20 science crew, remaining at sea for weeks or months, handling fish catches and processing, conducting trawls, carrying mission-specific equipment, and being available for programs lasting from 1 to 265 days annually. Vessel certifications, classifications, safety requirements, and applicable regulations will be important. The arrangement is intended to serve DFO and other identified federal users across Canada, including areas covered by Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements. New applicants were scheduled to be able to apply during specified intake months from July 2022 through July 2029. The listing shows a closing date of December 31, 2029 at 1:00 p.m., but the stated intake schedule and the age of the supporting documents suggest that the current application status and next available intake should be confirmed. Before considering a submission, review the RFSA, all addenda, vessel categorization documents, maps, certificate and regulatory requirements, and the official Canada Buys notice. Confirm the applicable intake period, closing date, vessel eligibility standards, insurance and safety obligations, pricing process, and required forms directly with the official tender documentation. This summary does not establish that any particular business or vessel qualifies.
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- The opportunity is intended to establish a Supply Arrangement by prequalifying vessels and vessel charters for Fisheries and Oceans Canada ocean science and fisheries science projects or missions.
- Potential work may include oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, stock assessment, biodiversity, and habitat management operations.
- Vessels may be required to support near-shore and offshore missions in Canadian waters, including Atlantic, Pacific, Central, and Arctic regions.
- Applicants must use the vessel categorization document referenced in the RFSA to seek vessel prequalification.
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This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 30000316 dated January 24, 2022 with a closing of March 25, 2022 at 14 :00 Atlantic Time. Summary The purpose of this requirement 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, Central and Arctic regions) including both near-shore and offshore missions within Canadian waters as the need arises.The Request for Supply Arrangements (RFSA) is to establish supply arrangements for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the RFSA to the Identified Users across Canada, including areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs).A Supply Arrangement is established by prequalifying a vessel using our categorization document on the Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA).Examples of some potential requirements for vessel operations include: Availability for multiple field programs ranging from 1 to 265 days annually with options for multiple years Ability to perform a variety of oceanographic operations Ability to perform a variety of trawls Ability to support up to 20 science crew for several weeks at a time Ability to catch and allow for processing of large quantities of fish of various species Ability to stay at sea for extended periods (weeks to months) at a time Ability to have mission specific required equipment installed onboard (permanent and non-permanent)New applicants throughout the RFSA: The RFSA application process will be posted on the buyandsell.gc.ca for 7 years with the option to expend if DFO chooses. Bidders may submit bids ONLY during the following months: July 2022February 2023July 2023February 2024July 2024February 2025July 2025February 2026July 2026February 2027July 2027February 2028July 2028February 2029July 2029
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