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Advance Procurement Notice Storage and Administration Buildings, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (with Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. This is an advance notice for a potential contract with anticipated security requirements to provide interested consultants or contractors an opportunity to begin the sponsorship process for obtaining (if required) the anticipated security clearance(s). Note that there is no guarantee that this solicitation will proceed or that any security clearance(s) will be granted under the sponsorship process in a timely fashion or otherwise. Description of the Project and Services The Department of National Defence is planning for the design and construction of two new buildings. One building will be for administration and the other building will be for storage, both located at 80 Falcon Road, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in the National Capital Region. It is the intention of Defence Construction Canada (DCC) to solicit the services of a Modified Design-Builder.  The storage building will provide secure, weather-protected space for equipment, materials, and supplies, while the administrative building will house offices, meeting areas, and support facilities for staff. Work will include site preparation, foundation and structural construction, installation of mechanical and electrical systems, and all necessary interior and exterior finishes to ensure both buildings are functional, durable, and compliant with applicable codes and standards. The estimated cost construction of the proposed Modified Design-Build (MDB) Contract is in the range of $40M It is anticipated that this solicitation will be initiated in Spring 2026. This is conditional on receiving approval to proceed by the Department of National Defence (DND). The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples. Hence, DND is committed to supporting Indigenous Businesses and Peoples in the form of meaningful sub-contracting to support the proposed project. To support DND’s commitment, the development of an Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) that outlines sub-contracting opportunities for Indigenous Businesses and Peoples will be required in the MDB contract. Contract Award and Anticipated Security Requirements To be eligible for contract award, a proponent  will be required to, among other things, actively hold or obtain all required security clearance(s) prior to the date of the award, as further detailed in the solicitation documents. The anticipated security clearance level for this contract is Designated Organization Screening (DOS). Industrial Security Program Sponsorship Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is providing consultants or contractors early access to the security clearance application process through sponsorship under its Industrial Security Program (ISP). Accordingly, consultants or contractors that intend to submit a proposal on this project and that do not actively hold the above identified security clearance(s) should begin forthwith the security clearance application process by applying through DCC’s ISP. Under this program, DCC may, at its entire discretion, provide preliminary assistance to all the potential bidders or proponents with their respective security clearance sponsorship process. To begin the security clearance sponsorship process, please submit a sponsorship request application to DCC by following the steps identified on DCC’s website at: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/security-requirements. In their sponsorship request application to DCC, consultants or contractors are asked to quote the following information, among other things: Advance Procurement Notice (APN) number (Project number on the MERX notice); Contract number 86046; and Level of clearance requested to be sponsored for. Sponsorship Process Upon receipt, DCC will review the sponsorship request application and will communicate directly with the  consultants or contractors to provide assistance for the completion of the sponsorship request packages. Once DCC has determined, at its entire discretion, that a consultant or contractor: has started the sponsorship process prior to the solicitation (Contract number(s) listed on their request for sponsorship) being advertised on MERX, has met all the material requirements of the sponsorship request package, and has submitted a proposal or a bid DCC will send the documents to the Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP). Following receipt of the sponsorship request package, the CSP will communicate directly with the proponent regarding any further steps or actions to be undertaken or the status of the sponsorship request package processing. At such time, the proponent will need to promptly cooperate with CSP  to ensure that the process is completed as soon as possible. Questions Any questions pertaining to the sponsoring process through the ISP can be addressed to: Telephone Number: (613) 998-8974; or Email address: ISP.Sponsorship@dcc-cdc.gc.ca Any questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to: Eric Ndayambaza Coordinator, Contract Services Defence Construction Canada 343 -576-9347 Eric.Ndayambaza@dcc-cdc.gc.ca Disclaimer DCC is only providing assistance, at its entire discretion, for the above stated sponsorship process  and does not provide any representations  or guarantees that a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application forwarded by DCC to the CSP will be successful or result in the granting of the requested security clearance(s) by the CSP. At all times, the processing of a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application is subject to the respective terms, conditions, and timelines of DCC’s ISP sponsorship process and the CSP security clearance granting process. By applying to either of the aforementioned processes, the proponent agrees to bear any fees and risks associated with: (i) the completeness or accuracy, or lack thereof, of its application or related documents submitted under or in connection with either said processes, and (ii) the timeliness, or lack thereof, of any processing or granting of security clearance(s) under or in connection with either said processes. Notwithstanding anything else stated above, DCC shall in no event be liable to the proponent for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages arising out or in connection with the above stated sponsorship process.Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.