F5561-262206 Request for Information (RFI) CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier Drop Keel Removal and Reinstallation

Public Services and Procurement Canada, acting on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, has issued a Request for Information to assess industry capabilities related to the removal and reinstallation of the drop keel on the CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier. This initiative is purely exploratory and does not constitute a formal solicitation, tender, or contract award; no financial commitments or obligations are implied by this request. Industry stakeholders are invited to provide details on their shipyard expertise, capacity, and experience with similar marine repair and maintenance tasks, particularly those involving complex vessel components like drop keels. The information gathered will support future planning and decision-making but will not directly result in immediate procurement. The RFI, identified as F5561-262206 with solicitation number WS5764162353, was posted on July 13, 2026, and responses are due by July 29, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 336611, which corresponds to ship building and repairing. The work is anticipated to occur in one or more of the following provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario outside the National Capital Region, Prince Edward Island, or Quebec outside the National Capital Region. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Dave Dunne, Contracting Authority at Public Services and Procurement Canada, via the provided email address. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and does not guarantee inclusion in future procurement opportunities.