Request for Supply Arrangement for South Coast Salmon Monitoring and Biological Support

Scope Summary

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 30004087 dated May 16, 2023 with a closing of June 12, 2023 at 14:00 ADT. Submissions for 30004087 will no longer be accepted. Solicitation #: 30004087A Title: Request for Supply Arrangement for South Coast Salmon Monitoring and Biological Support The purpose of this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is to initiate a competitive process leading to the selection of firms to enter into a Supply Arrangement (SA) with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to provide a range of South Coast Salmon Monitoring and Biological Support services on an "as and when requested" basis. Supply Arrangements include a set of predetermined terms and conditions that will apply to any subsequent contracts. The Supply Arrangements will include ceiling rates applicable to resulting requirements, and allow DFO to negotiate the price downward based on the actual requirement or scope of work. ON-GOING OPPORTUNITY FOR QUALIFICATION A Notice will be posted for the duration of the arrangement on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to allow new Suppliers to become qualified. Existing

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 0. Eligibility Restriction Gate Mandatory
  Restricted: SA holders only — Confirm your company already holds active qualification under this supply arrangement, standing offer, framework, or set-aside before preparing a bid.
  Suggested Evidence: Pre-Qualification Letter / SA Number / Set-Aside Certification
• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2028-06-30.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Delivery Methodology & References Mandatory
  Provide a clear work plan, deliverable schedule, named key personnel, and 2–3 relevant client references.
  Suggested Evidence: Methodology Narrative, CVs & Case Studies
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions