ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE - NORAD NORTHERN BASING INFRASTRUCTURE

Advance Procurement Notice NORAD NORTHERN BASING INFRASTRUCTURE (NNBI) DEPLOYED OPERATING BASE (DOB) GOOSE BAY (with Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not 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 Design-Builders of an upcoming contract opportunity at the Deployed Operating Base Goose Bay. The purpose of this APN is to allow Design-Builders to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for the potential solicitation process, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding a potential contract, which includes security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested Design-Builders to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that there is no guarantee that this contract will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. Description of the Project and Services The Department of National Defence (DND) is investing in infrastructure developments for the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Modernization and Continental Defence at the Deployed Operating Base (DOB) Goose Bay (5 Wing Goose Bay), located in Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. This infrastructure investment aims to ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have the tools they need to achieve their security and sovereignty objectives. These improvements will enable advanced aircraft operations and quick mobilization in the North for NORAD missions. The infrastructure requirements for the DOB Goose Bay (5 Wing Goose Bay) will include the following but are not limited to: •           Airfield improvements; •           Hangars with aprons and taxiways; •           Ammunition compounds; •           Fuel facilities; •           Accommodations, warehousing, planning, multi-purpose facilities, and support equipment; •           Robust IT, Cyber, and Logistics infrastructure.  The delivery method for this infrastructure will be a Modified Design Build (MDB) contract, with one MDB contract for the site and an estimated total contract value that may exceed $5B. This multi-year contract consists of the following sequential and/or concurrent phases and are not limited to: •           Requirements validation, concept development, market analysis and planning activities. •           Design Phase activities. •           Construction Phase activities. The infrastructure work for Goose Bay is projected to be procured in Fall 2026. This is conditional on receiving approval to proceed by DND. The…