RFSA for Ghost Gear Retrieval Services

Important Note: The closing date for the initial RFSA solicitation period is the date posted on page 1 of the RFSA Document. The closing date posted on the CanadaBuys webpage serves only to allow for ongoing qualification as outlined in section Supply Arrangement under article 3.1 On-going Opportunity for Qualification of the RFSA. Any arrangements received late will not be considered and will need to be resubmitted during the next available qualification period: April and September of each year. This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Title: Request for Supply Arrangement – Ghost Gear The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a requirement to establish Supply Arrangements for crews and vessels capable of retrieving and appropriately disposing of ghost gear in Canadian waters when the need arises. DFO’s retrieval requirement might be different every time ghost gear is reported due to the conditions, location, sensitive habitats and gear type. DFO does not know the specific requirements until the location and gear is observed. • Retrieval activities may include: mapping capacity (ie. Side scan sonar or similar) to identify targets • Retrieval (by various methods including but not limited to: by hand from vessel, commercial diver, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), barge and excavator). • Transportation to disposal location which may require a boat, barge, truck, etc. • Disposal, including recycling when appropriate PERIOD OF THE SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT The resulting Supply Arrangement will have no defined end-date and will remain valid until such time as Canada no longer considers it to be advantageous to use it. SECURITY There is no security requirement for this contract. Suppliers working under this Supply Arrangement must not be given access to sensitive information or assets, and must be escorted at all times while on DFO premises. TRADE AGREEMENTS This requirement is subject to the Canada-Chi. UNSPSC: *Debris collection vessel *Marine environmental control systems *Environmental management *Environmental protection *Environmental safety services *Domestic vessel transport services (*25111532 *25172703 *77100000 *77110000 *77111500 *78101701). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Lowest Cost-per-Point. Trade Agreements: *Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents. Regions: *Canada