RFSA for Ghost Gear Retrieval Services

ADDENDUM 002 -Amendments 002 Important Note: The closing date for the initial RFSA solicitation period is the date posted on page 1 of the RFSA Document. The closing date posted on the CanadaBuys webpage serves only to allow for ongoing qualification as outlined in section Supply Arrangement under article 3.1 On-going Opportunity for Qualification of the RFSA. Any arrangements received late will not be considered and will need to be resubmitted during the next available qualification period: April and September of each year. This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Title: Request for Supply Arrangement – Ghost Gear The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a requirement to establish Supply Arrangements for crews and vessels capable of retrieving and appropriately disposing of ghost gear in Canadian waters when the need arises. DFO’s retrieval requirement might be different every time ghost gear is reported due to the conditions, location, sensitive habitats and gear type. DFO does not know the specific requirements until the location and gear is observed. • Retrieval activities may include: mapping capacity (ie. …