Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-19-00885678

Issuing Organization

Natural Resources Canada

Owner Organization

Natural Resources Canada

Solicitation Type

RFI - Request for Information (Informal)

Solicitation Number

MIAC March2019

Title

Marine Industry Advisory Committee - Summary Report (MIAC March2019)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

All of Canada

Dates

Publication

2019/08/15 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2020/08/31 04:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

McDonald, Julia

819-420-0888

julia.mcdonald@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Description

The MIAC is a DG level committee with membership from PSPC, DND, CCG, RCMP, ISED, Transport Canada, six marine related industry associations plus five market segment participants. This report covers the deliberations and outcomes of the first MIAC meeting held March 26, 2019 in Halifax with takeaways in the following areas of discussion:

Situational awareness:

Accelerated Small Vessel Construction (SVC) & Repair, Refit and Maintenance (RRM) tempo for Industry and GoC

Industry needs better visibility on proposed refit or SVC timelines

Challenge for GoC to adhere to planned schedules while meeting operational requirements

Challenge for GoC to develop comprehensive work packages prior to work period

Industry and GoC need better situational awareness of vessel condition

Challenge in attracting and retaining skilled labour for Industry

Challenge in retaining & growing technical expertise in partner departments

Need for a HR working group to assess scope and solutions to marine HR challenge Performance based logistics:

Socialization of the concept of sustainment

Interest by Industry Vendor performance management:

Socialization of the concept of VPM

Interest by Industry of VPM but RRM VPM needs special considerations On-site technical services:

Industry very supportive

Thresholds for presence to be considered

CIMarE interested in participating in WG to assist with solution development Innovation & greening:

Industry supportive of embedding innovation and greening in proposals

Industry receptive and noted private sector leading change while Government should take position Market development support:

Industry would appreciate any sign of GoC’s use of or satisfaction with services and products as it helps expand markets

Support would be appreciated to assist showcasing products abroad. This first MIAC meeting was highly successful thanks to the great participation of Industry and client departments. The next meeting is planned in Montréal on June 18 th .

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