Site Search
BMT Fleet Technology to Provide Engineering and Management Support and Services to its Defence Ship Design Group
05-Aug-2009
Government Creates Jobs and Awards Contract
GATINEAU, Quebec, August 4, 2009 -The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to BMT Fleet Technology Ltd., of Kanata, Ontario, to support the Defence Ship Design Group at the Department of National Defence.
Under this contract, BMT Fleet Technology Ltd. will provide Engineering, Logistics and Management Support and Services (ELMS) to conduct option analysis and prepare statements of work and evaluations linked to the Canadian Navy Fleet.
"Our Government continues to deliver leading-edge technology to the Canadian Forces and concrete results for our economy," said Minister Paradis. "This 10-year contract valued at nearly $58 million will contribute significantly to the local economy while creating and maintaining up to 40 jobs over the next decade."
"The Canada First Defence Strategy outlines the Government's long-term commitment to the Canadian Forces, Canadian business and the Canadian economy," said Minister MacKay. "This contract award is a partnership between Canadian business and the Navy that allows our sailors to focus on protecting Canada and Canadians."
"The award of this contract will help maintain jobs in our community. Initiatives such as this one will help ensure that Canadians feel comfortable investing here at home and feel confident in the Canadian economy," said Minister O'Connor.
This contract will benefit the Canadian Forces, help support Canadian industry and create economic benefits and jobs for the local economy.