GATINEAU, Quebec, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The Canadian government has issued a request for proposals from industry for its planned procurement of helicopters under a coast guard program.
The RFP covers light-lift helicopters, medium-lift helicopters, polar helicopters and simulators.
"Purchasing this needed equipment for the Canadian Coast Guard will mean real benefits for Canada and Canadian workers under the new Defense Procurement Strategy," said Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley.
Added Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans: "Renewing the Canadian Coast Guard fleet of helicopters will improve the Coast Guard's air support capability from coast to coast and in Canada's North."
Companies were given until May 27, 2014, to submit their proposals for the project.
Canadian Coast Guard helicopters support activities such as ice reconnaissance; maintenance and construction of aids to navigation and telecommunications equipment; personnel and cargo transfer between ship and shore; and support to science and fisheries enforcement.
