Major Projects (Sea)

The Major Projects (Sea) Directorate is responsible for acquisition related to several Department of National Defence projects, namely the Halifax Class Modernization/Frigate Life Extension project and the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship project.

Halifax Class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension (HCM/FELEX)

This project office is responsible several procurements associated with the Halifax Class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension (HCM/FELEX) project, estimated at $2.8 billion, which is aimed at the mid-life modernization of the 12 Halifax Class frigates. The project office is responsible for several major contract elements that are essential to the success of the HALIFAX Class Modernization:

• Two Multi-ship Refit Contracts (estimated total of $900M) were awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (Halifax, Nova Scotia) and Victoria Shipyards Company Ltd. (Victoria, British Columbia) in March 2008.
• The Combat Systems Integrator Contract (estimated total of $1.4B), awarded to Lockheed Martin Canada (Ottawa, Ontario) in November 2008.

Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS)

This project is to acquire six to eight multi-purpose, ice-capable offshore patrol ships that will provide the flexibility for the Canadian Navy to operate in both the Arctic and offshore environments, allowing them to be used year-round in a variety of roles, including domestic surveillance, search and rescue and support to other government departments. In addition, a docking and refuelling facility in Nunavut will be required, as well as infrastructure enhancements at CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax.

The procurement of the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships is subject to the outcome of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.

The estimated project cost of acquiring these ships is $3.1 billion. In addition, approximately $4.3 billion will be provided for operations and maintenance over the 25-year lifespan of the ship.

This project is currently in the definition phase.

Major Projects (Sea) Organization

François Dussault, Senior Director
E-mail: francois.dussault@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Telephone: 613-949-1287

Halifax Class Modernization / Frigate Life Extension Project

Sharon Schwartz, Manager
E-mail: sharon.Schwartz@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-956-0699

Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship Project

Gérard Levesque, Manager
E-mail: gerard.levesque@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-997-2567