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Call For Expressions Of Interest - APA- New Vessel Supply
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The Atlantic Pilotage Authority is seeking expressions of interest from qualified shipbuilders to construct a single 19-meter aluminum pilot vessel, with an option to build a second identical vessel, to support its federally mandated marine pilotage services under the Pilotage Act. The project is centered on a proven design developed by Camarc Design, with the successful respondent expected to complete all detailed engineering for electrical, mechanical, auxiliary, domestic, and outfitting systems not provided by Camarc, fabricate the full hull, install all components—including those supplied by the Authority—and commission all systems to ensure full operational readiness. The vessel must undergo rigorous testing and trial procedures, obtain certification from a recognized Classification Society and the Flag State, and be delivered to Halifax, Canada, in a finished, service-ready condition with complete documentation and certificates. This initiative follows a preliminary procurement schedule, with responses to the expression of interest due by May 24th, 2026, followed by a formal call for proposals in early June, though no binding commitment is made by the Authority at this stage. Respondents must confirm their interest via email with specific details including company name, contact information, shipyard location, facility capabilities, production capacity, and an indicative project timeline, with no attachments required and all submissions limited to the body of the email. The authority has not defined the final contract value, pricing structure, or payment terms at this pre-solicitation phase, and no formal evaluation criteria, cost analysis, or funding codes have been disclosed. The scope requires the contractor to manage the entire vessel construction process, including logistics and delivery, with final acceptance occurring in Halifax. While no specific U.S. military standards or packaging regulations apply, compliance with Canadian maritime regulations, the Access to Information Act, and the Privacy Act is expected, necessitating that offerors clearly label any confidential information. The contractor must also coordinate all certification inspections, ensure seamless integration of both vendor-supplied and Authority-supplied equipment, and deliver complete as-built documentation. The project anticipates future contractual obligations, including an option for a second vessel, though current submission requirements remain intentionally broad to identify potential suppliers with proven maritime construction capabilities. No small business set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, or entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE code are mandated in this initial call, reflecting its role as a market reconnaissance tool rather than a formal solicitation.
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*Halifax, CANSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
