Two Month Bid Extension Request Denied

June 30, 2011

The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Secretariat today announced its response to the two requests received on June 23, 2011 to extend the bid period to September 12, 2011.

The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Deputy Ministers' Governance Committee has determined that a 2 month extension would be unacceptable, as it would have significant and unacceptable impacts.

However, the detailed review of costs and program impacts associated with making this decision permits Canada to grant a two week extension. This is the maximum flexibility available to Canada without incurring costs and/or causing unacceptable impact on the NSPS program. This extension is provided in the interests of maximizing competitiveness, which is in the best interests of Canadian taxpayers.

The RFP bid period will close on July 21, 2011.

A backgrounder is also posted on the NSPS web site.