ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE, 5 WING GOOSE BAY PROGRAM, NL

Advance Procurement Notice 5 Wing Goose Bay Program 5 Wing Goose Bay, newfoundland and Labrador (with AND WITHOUT Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors/consultants of upcoming contract opportunities at 5 Wing Goose Bay for Real Property Operations Group (RP OPS) and Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) base programs. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors and consultants to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for potential solicitation processes, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding potential contracts, which may or may not include security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors and consultants to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that certain projects may be reserved for Indigenous businesses in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Please note that there is no guarantee that these solicitations will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. DESCRIPTION OF 5 WING GOOSE BAY 5 Wing Goose Bay is situated in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, a town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This Royal Canadian Air Force base is in central Labrador, at the southwestern limit of Hamilton Inlet, approximately 200 kilometers (km) inland from the Labrador coast. The base covers an area of approximately 52 km2 with the main operational area built approximately 30 metres (m) above sea level on top of a sandy plateau. Operations at the base include a wide variety of functions such as military training, supporting NORAD operations and 444 Search and Rescue Squadron. The base is also home to a quick reaction alert complex which is used as a Dispersed Operating Base (DOB). The base features multiple aircraft hangars, an ammunition compound, barracks and administrative buildings. Goose Bay Airport is an international airport that operates within the confines of the military base. It features two runways (Runway 08-26 and Runway 15-33), an 8,000 foot (ft) emergency landing strip, and Air Traffic Control that operates 24/7 with full VFR and IFR capabilities. The employs roughly 200 regular force members, reserve members and civilian employees. Services at the Base are provided by a third party on behalf of DND. Description of the ProjectS and Services Future contracts will be subject to separate tendering or request for proposals processes and awarded through various procurement mechanisms and tools made available to DCC. Open competitive tenders or requests for proposals advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys if they are subject to one of Canada’s trade agreements and their estimated value is equal to or above the agreement’s dollar thresholds. Open Construction Source List (OCSL) – By invitation only to the members of the OCSL. The OCSL for 5 Wing Goose Bay is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. Search for AR26SLGB_86030 on MERX and follow the instructions to apply. IMPORTANT: A MERX account is required to apply. Source lists (SL) – Typically used for professional services such as A&E or environmental. A source list may be local, regional, or national. Each SL is put in place via an open competitive process, advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys where applicable. Members of the SL are then approached based on the criteria provided in the RFP to submit a proposal based on a provided Statement of Work (SOW). For most SL, the…