Advance Posting Notice, INDIRECT FIRES MODERNIZATION (IFM), CFB Petawawa

Advance Procurement Notice INDIRECT FIRES MODERNIZATION (IFM) Project 4 Canadian Division Support Group Canadian Forces Base Petawawa (with 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 Design-Builders, of an upcoming contract opportunity at 4 Canadian Division Support Group (CDSG) Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa. 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 It is anticipated that the following solicitation will proceed as noted below. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND. Contract Number: HQ001781 Title: Indirect Fires Modernization (IFM) Project Approximate Estimate: $ 192,600,000.00 Anticipated Posting: October 2026 Delivery Method: Modified Design Build Contract Model Description: Our North, Strong and Free (ONSAF) committed DND/CAF to exploring options for modern artillery capabilities. To deliver on this commitment, the Indirect Fires Modernization (IFM) project will replace the CAF’s legacy towed artillery and obsolete mortar systems with new self-propelled platforms that have increased survivability, mobility, range, lethality, and responsiveness. The IFM project at 4 CDSG Petawawa will address infrastructure requirements for storage and maintenance of IFM systems, and the training and administration of operators and maintainers. The work may include: Structural works Building envelope works Doors and hardware works Interior finishing works Mechanical works Electrical works Civil works Operational security works The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and fostering meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples. In support of these commitments, DND aims to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities through meaningful subcontracting, employment, and training related to the proposed project. To align with these objectives, the successful proponents may be required to develop an Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) as part of the contract. The IBP will outline proposed initiatives and opportunities for Indigenous participation, including subcontracting, employment, and training activities. Contract Award and Anticipated Security Requirements To be eligible for contract award, a proponent will be required to, among other things, actively hold or obtain all required security clearance(s) prior to the date of the award, as further detailed in the solicitation documents. The anticipated security clearance level for this contract is Facility Security Clearance (FSC). Industrial Security Program Sponsorship Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is providing design-builders early access to the security clearance application process through sponsorship under its Industrial Security Program (ISP). Accordingly, design-builders that intend to submit a proposal for this project and that do not actively hold the above identified security clearance(s) should begin forthwith the security clearance application process by applying through DCC’s ISP. Under this program, DCC may, at its entire discretion, provide preliminary assistance to all the potential proponents with their respective security clearance sponsorship process. To begin the security clearance sponsorship process, please submit a sponsorship request application to DCC by following the steps identified on DCC’s website at: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/security-requirements. In their sponsorship request application to DCC, design-builders are asked to quote the following information, among other things: Advance Procurement Notice (APN) number (Project number on the MERX notice); Contract number 87051; and Level of clearance requested to be sponsored for. Sponsorship Process Upon receipt, DCC will review the sponsorship request application and will communicate directly with the design-builder to provide assistance for the completion of the sponsorship request packages. Once DCC has determined, at its entire discretion, that a design-builder: has started the sponsorship process prior to the solicitation (Contract number listed on their request for sponsorship) being advertised on MERX, has met all the material requirements of the sponsorship request package, and has submitted a proposal or a bid DCC will send the documents to the Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP). Following receipt of the sponsorship request package, the CSP will communicate directly with the proponent regarding any further steps or actions to be undertaken or the status of the sponsorship request package processing. At such time, the proponent will need to promptly cooperate with CSP to ensure that the process is completed as soon as possible. Questions Any questions pertaining to the sponsoring process through the ISP can be addressed to: Telephone Number: +1 (555) 000-0000; or Email address: contact@example.gov Any questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to: Andrew Webster Leader, Contract Services Defence Construction Canada +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov Disclaimer DCC is only providing assistance, at its entire discretion, for the above stated sponsorship process and does not provide any representations or guarantees that a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application forwarded by DCC to the CSP will be successful or result in the granting of the requested security clearance(s) by the CSP. At all times, the processing of a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application is subject to the respective terms, conditions, and timelines of DCC’s ISP sponsorship process and the CSP security clearance granting process. By applying to either of the aforementioned processes, the proponent agrees to bear any fees and risks associated with: (i) the completeness or accuracy, or lack thereof, of its application or related documents submitted under or in connection with either said processes, and (ii) the timeliness, or lack thereof, of any processing or granting of security clearance(s) under or in connection with either said processes. Notwithstanding anything else stated above, DCC shall in no event be liable to the proponent for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages arising out or in connection with the above stated sponsorship process. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.