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Status Report on Major Crown Projects

Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV)

Description

The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project will acquire up to 12 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet — eight for Fisheries Conservation and Protection (C&P) duties and four for Maritime Security duties. This project serves two purposes:

  • Fleet Renewal — the acquisition of C&P patrol vessels represents the first step in modernization of the CCG fleet and will ensure the integrity of the fishery monitoring program and will provide the capacity for DFO to support the strategic role in fisheries enforcement; and
  • Maritime Security — the acquisition of MSPV for Maritime Security will allow CCG, in conjunction with the RCMP, to respond to the Government's commitment to enhance the security of the nation's coasts and waterways.

Project Phase

The MSPV Project is currently in the Implementation phase.


Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
Lead Department Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Contracting Authority Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Participating Departments Industry Canada (IC); RCMP; Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada; Public Safety Canada; Department of National Defence (DND).


Major Milestones
Major Milestone Date
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) August 2005
Effective Project Approval (EPA) June 2006
1st Request for Proposal (RFP) (cancelled) July 2007
Amended Effective Project Approval — to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 December 2007
2nd RFP issued (cancelled) August 2008
3rd RFP to be issued Early 2009
Target Contract Award Fall 2009
First Vessel Delivery Fall 2011
Last vessel delivery for MSPV Summer 2014

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

The contract for design and construction of nine (9) MSPV was awarded in August 2009. The Minister's formal announcement of the contract is scheduled for September 2, 2009. A project kick-off meeting is scheduled at the contractor's facility on September 16, and design review activities are expected to begin thereafter. First vessel delivery is anticipated in 2011.

Industrial Benefits

The RFP requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.

 

Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV)

Description

The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) project will acquire three (3) OFSV for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet. The OFSV will replace three (3) aging Coast Guard ships on the East and West Coasts of Canada that provide a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.

Project Phase

The OFSV Project is currently in the definition and design phase.


Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
Lead Department Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Contracting Authority Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Participating Departments Industry Canada (IC); Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada.


Major Milestones
Major Milestone Date
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) October 2005
Amended PPA November 2006
Effective Project Approval (EPA) — Target Date 2009
Contract Award 2009
First Vessel Delivery 2011
Delivery of last OFSV 2014

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

The project solicitation strategy was reassessed in light of the previous MSPV competitive process experience and is now proceeding through the revised design activities. The competitive process to acquire three (3) OFSV is expected to be underway in 2010-11.

Industrial Benefits

Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.

 

Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV)

Description

The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) project will acquire a replacement vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel - CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963 and its replacement is critical to fulfilment of the Department's science mandate as well as mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the East Coast of Canada.

Project Phase

The OOSV Project is currently in the definition and design phase.


Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
Lead Department Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Contracting Authority Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Participating Departments Industry Canada (IC); Environment Canada; NRCan; Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada.


Major Milestones
Major Milestone Date
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) July 2008
Effective Project Approval (EPA) and Authority to Contract — Target Date Spring 2010
Contract Award Fall 2010
Delivery of Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel 2012

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

Preliminary Project Approval was obtained from Treasury Board in July 2008 and modified in June 2009. Project definition activities and procurement strategy are being refined. The competitive process for the acquisition of the OOSV design is targeted for 2009-10 with procurement activities planned to commence in the Fall of 2010.

Industrial Benefits

Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.