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Canada : Government Launches Open Competition for Ship Support Contract

Published 23 Jul 2016

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of delivering a single ship support contract to service the Royal Canadian Navy. This contract will provide the best value to Canadian taxpayers, while supporting Canadas shipbuilding industry.

As part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy and following extensive industry consultation, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Judy M. Foote, today announced the launch of an open competition to provide in-service support, including refit, repair and maintenance and training, for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) and Joint Support Ships (JSS).

Combining the contracts for the AOPS and JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) under a single contractor will benefit industry by increasing workforce stability and benefit Canadians by reducing costs through economies of scale. The AJISS contract will include an initial service period of 8 years, with options to extend services up to 35 years under an open and competitive process.

The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a long-term commitment to shipbuilding that will rejuvenate Canadas marine industry, support Canadian technological innovation, strengthen the middle class, and help grow the economy to many communities across the country.

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