ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE, GANDER PROGRAM, NL

Advance Procurement Notice Base Program CFB Gander, 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 Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gander, NL for Real Property Operations Group (RP OPS) and Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) base program. 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 CFB Gander, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR CFB Gander is a key Canadian Armed Forces installation in central Newfoundland and Labrador, near the town of Gander. It serves as an air mobility and operational support hub, enabling domestic and international operations through airlift staging, logistics coordination, and support to regional and joint activities. The base hosts a range of lodger units, including air reserve, logistics, engineering, and support organizations. Its operational footprint extends across the province through satellite sites, including armouries supporting the 2nd Battalion, Royal Newfoundland Regiment in Corner Brook and Grand Falls-Windsor, as well as CFS St. John's. These sites support distributed operations and regional presence. CFS St. John’s, managed by 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, functions as a regional support station providing training, operational, and personnel support to Canadian Armed Forces units, including reserve units and cadet programs. Together, the base and its satellite sites employ several hundred military and civilian personnel and maintain infrastructure including a large airfield capable of supporting heavy aircraft, hangars, logistics and warehousing facilities, training spaces, and administrative and support buildings. The Canadian Forces Housing Agency portfolio in Gander includes 72 Residential Housing Units supporting military families. CFB Gander continues to play a strategic role in regional operations and transatlantic aviation support. CFB Gander continues to play a strategic role in regional operations and transatlantic aviation support. 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 CFB Gander is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. Search for AR26SLGR_86029 Open Construction Source List for 9 Wing Gander 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…