Request for Supply Arrangement for Charter Vessels

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. SummaryThe 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 yearsAbility to perform a variety of oceanographic operationsAbility to perform a variety of trawlsAbility to support up to 20 science crew for several weeks at a timeAbility to catch and allow for processing of large quantities of fish of various speciesAbility to stay at sea for extended periods (weeks to months) at a timeAbility 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