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  August 26, 2020 | Local, Aerospace, Security

  Textron delivers airborne law enforcement King Air 350ER to Victoria Police

  Textron Aviation recently announced it delivered a Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft to Australian aviation service company Skytraders, which will operate and maintain the aircraft on behalf of Victoria Police. The aircraft has also recently entered service. The Beechcraft King Air350ER is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. The King Air 350ER will primarily support Victoria Police Air Wing (VPAW) and its team of tactical flight officers, who lead airborne law enforcement, training, search and rescue, and extended offshore marine safety missions throughout the state of Victoria, Australia. “By integrating the King Air 350ER into their fleet, Victoria Police Air Wing greatly enhances the capabilities of the professionals who respond to more than 5,000 taskings every year,” said Bob Gibbs, vice-president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation. “The turboprop's unique combination of proven performance, range, speed and ease of operation makes it a trusted platform for large law enforcement agencies like Victoria Police.” The custom-configured mission package for Victoria Police includes advanced mission management system, ground moving target indicator object detection, tactical flight officer workstations, tactical radios, satellite communications and a data downlink. The extended range King Air is also fitted with optional factory installed Pratt and Whitney PT6A-67A engines. “The King Air 350ER will undertake a wide variety of roles and enhance aviation capabilities of Victoria Police. With extended endurance and range, it will complement our helicopters by providing a valuable, uninterrupted observation platform that will support police across the state,” said Ashley Bellamy, aviation program director, Victoria Police. https://www.skiesmag.com/press-releases/textron-delivers-airborne-law-enforcement-king-air-350er-to-victoria-police/

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  July 9, 2020 | Local, Land

  Contract award to supply non-operational clothing and footwear

  From: National Defence News release July 6, 2020 – Ottawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces In line with the Government of Canada's commitment to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the equipment and tools they need, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan announced that Logistik Unicorp Inc. was awarded a contract to provide non-operational clothing and footwear for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The Non-Operational Clothing and Footwear Contract (NOCFC) will provide DND/CAF with clothing, primarily for non-operational and non-combat duties, all managed by one company. For example, these types of clothing and footwear are often worn when members are participating in a parade. The benefits of this type of clothing solution include the ability for people to order items they need online and have it shipped to their door. It also includes quicker turnaround times for product improvements, and a reduced risk of running out of stock. Logistik Unicorp will be required to conform to mandatory Canadian content requirements. This will help ensure that the majority of the manufacturing of clothing and footwear items is done in Canada and aligned with Canadian values. The contract will help to support 4500 jobs in Canada's textile industry. Quotes “From the moment our members wear it for the first time to their last day of service, the uniform is a visible reminder of their commitment to serve Canadians at home and abroad. No matter where they are, our people in uniform promote Canadian values, defend our sovereignty, and protect us from harm. As such, they deserve to be well equipped to do the important work we ask of them; and that starts with the right clothing and footwear, which this contract will provide.” – The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence “This contract ensures that members of the Canadian Armed Forces will receive and utilize the everyday items they need to carry out their important work on behalf of Canadians. The agreement also supports jobs in the Canadian apparel and textile industry.” – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement “Through this contract, our government will motivate significant economic benefits for Canadians for many years to come. Logistik Unicorp will invest in high-value research and development in areas such as advanced materials, while also investing in skills development and training to strengthen and support Canadian jobs in our apparel, textile and footwear sectors.” – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Quick facts The NOCFC will supply approximately 1,500 items of clothing for more than 160,000 people. This includes clothing items such as Regular and Reserve Force service dress uniforms, shorts, shirts, hats, shoes, as well as occupation-specific clothing items (such as those for civilian and military firefighters, military police and civilian drivers), and clothing for the Canadian Rangers, Junior Rangers and Cadets. A contract valued at $415 million was awarded to Logistik Unicorp Inc. of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, for an initial 6-year period. It includes options valued at up to $2.7 billion over 20 years. The contract contains an ethical considerations clause that requires the contractor to ensure that work done in Canada or overseas meets ethical standards such as no child or forced labour, reasonable work hours, fair wages and a safe work environment. The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, including Value Proposition, was applied to the NOCFC request for proposal requirements to leverage economic benefits for Canada equal to the value of the logistics services component of the contract. As a result, the contract will ensure long-term, sustainable support for the Canadian apparel, textile and footwear sectors, through R&D in Key Industrial Capabilities like Advanced Materials, and skills development and training investments to support Canadian workers. The Contractor will be required to conform to mandatory requirements of the Canadian Content Policy, as well as ensuring that the manufacturing of clothing and footwear items continues to be done in Canada, in accordance with modified Rules of Origin for Canadian textiles and apparel. Contacts Floriane Bonneville Press Secretary Office of the Minister of National Defence Tel.: 613-996-3100 Media Relations Department of National Defence Phone: 613-904-3333 Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca Search for related information by keyword: MI Military | National Defence | Canada | National security and defence | general public | news releases Report a problem or mistake on this page Share this page https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2020/07/contract-award-to-supply-non-operational-clothing-and-footwear.html

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  December 7, 2018 | Local, Naval

  Government of Canada to invest in eight search and rescue lifeboats for Canadian Coast Guard

  December 6, 2018 - Gatineau, Quebec - Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is committed to getting the Canadian Coast Guard the equipment it needs to keep Canadian waterways safe and provide meaningful economic opportunities for Canadian shipyards. On behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, Public Services and Procurement Canada is acquiring eight new high-endurance search and rescue (SAR) lifeboats from Chantier Naval Forillon of Gaspé, Quebec, and Hike Metal Products of Wheatley, Ontario. Chantier Naval Forillon and Hike Metal Products were already producing six SAR lifeboats each under existing contracts signed in 2015. Under the amended contracts, each shipyard will build four additional lifeboats at a total cost of $61,757,896. These contracts were awarded under the small vessel component of the National Shipbuilding Strategy and will help maintain well-paying, middle-class jobs at both shipyards. With the ability to operate up to 100 nautical miles from shore, these new high-endurance SAR lifeboats are enhancing the Coast Guard's search and rescue capabilities. Vessels from this class are named after bays in Canada and are being built under the Federal Infrastructure Initiative, the Fleet Renewal Plan and Oceans Protection Plan. Quotes “Our government is providing the women and men of the Canadian Coast Guard with the modern equipment they need through the National Shipbuilding Strategy. At the same time, we are creating good middle class jobs and strong business opportunities for the Canadian marine sector.” The Honourable Carla Qualtrough Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility “Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy and Oceans Protection Plan, we are providing members of the Canadian Coast Guard the equipment they need to keep Canadian waters and those who use them safe. The addition of these new lifeboats will also create more jobs for Canadians and enhance the Coast Guard's capacity as a leader in maritime safety.” The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Quick facts Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, won a $45.8-million contract in July 2015 to build six vessels. This contract created 25 new jobs, as well as sustaining approximately 35 jobs. Hike Metal Products in Wheatley, Ontario, won a $43.4-million contract in July 2015 to build six vessels. This contract created and sustained 45 jobs. To date, four new high-endurance SAR lifeboats have been delivered to the Coast Guard. SAR lifeboat stations are operated by highly-trained Canadian Coast Guard personnel, who are well-equipped to respond to marine incidents in near-shore areas. Under the $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan, seven new lifeboat stations are being built, contributing to safer waters and coasts across Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2018/12/government-of-canada-to-invest-in-eight-search-and-rescue-lifeboats-for-canadian-coast-guard.html