LIGHT MACHINE GUNS

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
FN HERSTAL S A
RUE VOIE DE LIEGE 33
Belgium
Nature of Requirements: 
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS

TRADE AGREEMENT: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
TENDERING PROCEDURES: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
ATTACHMENT: None
NON-COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY: Exclusive Rights
COMPREHENSIVE LAND CLAIM AGREEMENT: No

VENDOR NAME AND ADDRESS:
FN Herstal S A
Rue Voie du Liege 33
B - 4040 Herstal
Belgium

NATURE OF REQUIREMENTS:

ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

PWGSC File Number: W6399-12DC57/A
Contracting Officer: John Cadotte
Telephone Number: (819) 956-0218
Fax Number: (819) 956-5650
Email Address: john.cadotte@pwgsc.gc.ca

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for
the provision of one hundred eighty-five (185) 7.62 MM Light
Machine Guns plus ancillaries specified under "Proposed Work"
below. The proposed contract will also include an option to
purchase up to forty-five (45) additional 7.62 MM Light Machine
Guns. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
is to signal the government's intention to award a contract for
these weapons to FN Herstal. Before awarding a contract,
however, the government would like to provide other suppliers
with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of
satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by
submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar
day posting period.

If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the
requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to
a full tendering process on either the government's electronic
tendering service or through traditional means, in order to
award the contract.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a
statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in
the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected
supplier.




PROPOSED WORK

The Contractor shall deliver the following:

(a)	One hundred eighty-five (185) 7.62MM Light Machine Guns plus
ancillaries;
(b)	Twelve (12) maintenance gauge tool kits
(c)	A Technical Data Package (TDP)
(d)	Integrated Logistrics Support (ILS)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that it meets the following requirements:

PERFORMANCE
1.	Be a proven technology that has been service with either a
law enforcement organization or a national military service;

2.	Have a muzzle velocity greater than 720 m/s;

3.	Have a minimum efective range of 800 m (872 yds);

4.	Have a minimum firing rate of 600 rounds per minute.

GENERAL DESIGN
1.	Have a maximum unloaded weight of 9 kg (20 pounds);

2.	Have overall dimensions as follows:
	i)  Maximum overall length - 1029 mm 
	ii) Maximum standard barrel length of 508 mm (20 inches)
including the flash hider and 		barrel extension
	iii) An optional barrel length with a maximum length of 406 mm
(16 inches) including 		flash hider and barrel extension

3.	Be gas operated;

4.	Have a fully automatic mode;

5.	Be capable of firing standard NATO 7.62 x 51 mm ammunition

JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PRE-SELECTED SUPPLIER

The FN Minimi™ 7.62 T.R. Light Machine Gun manufactured by FN
Herstal S A, Belgium, is the only known weapon that can meet
DND's essential requirements.  

INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of
capabilities, in writing, to the Contracting Authority
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The closing date for accepting statements of capabilities is
April 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

John Cadotte
Supply Team Leader
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch
Electronics, Munitions and Tactical Systems Procurement
Directorate
Place du Portage, Phase III, 8C2
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5
Telephone: 	819-956-0218
Facsimile: 	819-956-5650
E-mail address: john.cadotte@pwgsc.gc.ca

DELIVERY DATE: ABOVE-MENTIONED

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

John Cadotte
11 Laurier St. / 11, rue Laurier
8C2, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5
Telephone No.: (819) 956-0218 ( )
Facsimile No.: (819) 956-5650

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.