Topic: WHAT'S CANADA BUYING? - February 2009

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"....There is a requirement to conduct a study on the reactivation of dune habitat to support various species at risk such as the Kangaroo Rat, population recovery in the Middle Sand Hills.  Study will provide Conservation Management information on the necessary level of fire and grazing intensity for habitat restoration. As responsible land stewards, CFB Suffield acknowledges the importance of maintaining critical habitat for identified Species-at-Risk and assisting in population recovery of these species...."


"....The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the purchase of a quantity of thirty-six (36) Beyond Line of Sight Communication (BLOS COMM) systems to be used on the Canadian Forces fleet of CF188 Hornet aircraft operating out of CFB Cold Lake, Alberta and CFB Bagotville, Quebec. These  systems are to be supportable, interoperable and operationally capable of providing CF188 Hornet aircraft operating beyond line of sight from ground-based radio transmitters and radar stations the capability of sending and receiving voice communications to and from the Canadian NORAD Region and Canadian Air Defence Sector Headquarters until the CF188 estimated life expectancy (ELE) of 31 December 2020...."


"....The Human Factors Research and Engineering Section at Defence Research and Development Canada, Toronto, ON has a requirement to enhance the prototype neck support devices developed under earlier phases of the research and development effort. The period of the Contract is for one year from date of Contract award, with an option to extend the Contract for one (1) additional year...."


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"....This notification of intent to invite bids covers the construction of a power plant, electrical distribution system, water distribution systems, installation of communication lines and drainage/dust control layer (gravel) in the South Park area of Kandahar Airfield (KAF), the construction of billeting for approximately 1,500 personnel, and the relocation of the sustainment battalion compound into the industrial area at KAF .... Receipt of Proposals under US National Competitive Bidding procedures is planned for March 2009...."


"....On behalf of the Department of National Defence, Vernon Military Camp, the provision of all labour, equipment, materials and transportation for the delivery of two (2) Alpine Rock Climbing and Hiking programs in accordance with the following dates and Cadet numbers for each program as specified in the Statement of Work contained in the solicitation document ...."


"....Relocate Lead Contaminated Soil to Registered Landfill – Winona Rifle Range, Grimsby, Ontario - The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary to relocate stockpiled lead contaminated soil to registered landfill...."


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.... PWGSC is developing a master plan for Tunney's Pasture, a major employment node in Ottawa that currently accommodates approximately 10,000 federal employees. A master plan will provide direction for the future development of the site .... Prepared in close consultation with the National Capital Commission (NCC) and other stakeholders, the master plan will
include a comprehensive development strategy that defines the principles, objectives and policy direction for the site, typical of a NCC Sector Plan. Development planning and urban design principles, criteria and guidelines will be developed with respect to land use, circulation, built form, open space, heritage, environment and servicing/ utilities ....


".... This International Call for Bids (ICB) covers the procurement of services associated with the furniture programme for the new NATO Headquarters. The services will include requirement assessment, preliminary and final design development, specifications writing, assistance in furniture provider selection and coordination of the delivery of the furniture. The areas to be covered by the furniture program include but are not limited to: 40,000 square meters (sqm) of office space with standardized furniture arrangement, 1,300 sqm of restaurant space, 1,200 sqm of cafeterias and self-service restaurant, 450 sqm of library and 2,600 sqm of warehouse space .... The statement of work for the furniture programme is divided into six major phases to be implemented between 2009 and 2015 ...."


".... The (National Capital) Commission is seeking a Contractor who will be able and willing to present a fireworks Display during the Canada Day 2009 celebrations. This contract may be extended by two additional one year periods. Spectators will be on Parliament Hill, in Jacques-Cartier Park, in Major's Hill Park, on the shore of the Ottawa River at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation, on Victoria Island and on Wellington Street.  The Contractor is responsible to organise and present the following fireworks Display:  A show valued at $70,000.00 (CDN including G.S.T.), lasting 15 minutes, including shells from a minimum calibre (102mm) (4") to 305 mm (12") except for sound shells which may be of a caliber of 76mm (3”) launched from the Astrolabe on Nepean Point, on July 1st, 2009, at approximately 10:00 p.m ...."


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"....Provide for the rental of 50, 8 persons accommodation trailers for Department of National Defence for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics Games and deliver to Vancouver and Whistler area. The trailers shall be delivered and installed by November 01, 2009...."


"....The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary to fit up the Military Museum, Calgary, Alberta .... The estimated cost for this opportunity is in the order of $101,000.00 ...."


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