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Sikorsky H92 Selected as New Canadian Forces Maritime Helicopter
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After a thorough pre-qualification and bid evaluation process, the Government
of Canada has selected the H92 proposed by Sikorsky as the winner of the Maritime
Helicopter Project.
“ The Government of Canada firmly believes that the Sikorsky H92 helicopter
represents the right helicopter for the Canadian Forces at the best price for
Canadians,” said the honourable Bill Graham, Minister of National Defence. “The
Sikorsky H92 provides a world-class robust, multi-role helicopter that will
serve our defence needs for years to come.”
“ With this completion of the evaluation of proposals and the selection
of the winning supplier, the Maritime Helicopter Project has marked an important
milestone,” said the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works
and Government Services. “The Government has conducted a fair, open and
comprehensive procurement process, and now looks forward to the next stage
of the procurement process, the establishment of formal contracts with the
supplier.”
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" More than simply providing the right helicopter, the Sikorsky bid is
a true win for Canadian high technology industries, particularly the aerospace
and defence companies who will partner in the delivery and long term service
of these helicopters," said the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of
Industry. "This project will deliver sustained industrial activity in
regions across Canada, in our small businesses and in our Aboriginal businesses,
and will showcase our talented work force and innovative companies long after
the delivery of the last helicopter."
“ The selection of the Sikorsky H92 helicopter heralds an exciting new
era for the men and women who operate our maritime helicopters,” said
General Ray Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff. “The addition of a cutting-edge
maritime helicopter will greatly enhance the ability of the Navy and Air Force
to conduct domestic maritime security operations and support international
missions.”
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Sikorsky will be awarded two separate, but interrelated contracts. The first
contract will cover the acquisition of 28 fully integrated, certified and qualified
helicopters with their mission systems installed, and will also include modifications
to the 12 Halifax Class ships. The second contract will be for a 20-year in-service
support contract that includes a training building, and a simulation and training
suite. The contract should be finalized and signed this fall.
Delivery of the first helicopter is required to be no later than 48 months
from contract award with the remaining helicopters to be delivered at a rate
of one per month thereafter. The contract has a series of bonuses for early
delivery but also imposes penalties for late delivery, making it very much
in the company’s interest to deliver the helicopters as soon as possible.
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