APN - NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure (NNBI), Nunavut

Advance Procurement Notice NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure (NNBI)  Forward Operating Location Iqaluit, Nunavut (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 Forward Operating Location Iqaluit, Nunavut. 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 Forward Operating Location Iqaluit, Nunavut.  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 FOL Iqaluit 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.     Preliminary rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for the various facility components for each locations are as follows, subject to revision: Total hangar space, ~ 7,500 m2 Fuel storage, between 500,000 and 750,000 litres Office space  500 m2 Ammunition Storage 600 m2 Accommodations 4,000 m2 Fire Hall 2,000 m2 Multi-purpose facilities 9,000 m2 Indoor storage (Total), 7,000 m2 Apron 60,000 m2 Total asphalt surface 72,000 m2 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.   It is anticipated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) will include detailed evaluation criteria; however, these remain subject to change and will be finalized and fully described in the RFP documentation upon release. At a high level, it is expected that the RFP will assess proponents on demonstrated experience across a range of factors, including northern design and construction experience, experience delivering similar asset types (both within and outside of northern environments), and the integration of design and construction capabilities within a single team. Key personnel requirements will include demonstrated northern experience for certain roles. The evaluation of approach and methodology is…