MSVS - Standard Military Pattern

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Notice Description

SMP CONSULTATION PROCESS

In order to ensure a successful procurement of the Standard
Military Pattern (SMP) component of the Medium Support Vehicle
System (MSVS), Canada wishes to provide Industry with an
opportunity  to participate in a consultation process as part of
this re-solicitation. The information received during these
exchanges will help Public Works and Government Services Canada
(PWGSC), the Department of National Defence (DND) and Industry
Canada (IC) to validate the SMP Vehicles procurement approach. 

The consultation process will begin with one-on-one meetings
with industry.  The main objective of the one-on-one meetings is
to validate certain aspects of the SMP procurement approach
outlined in RFP #W8476-06MSMP/J (issued in December 2011) and to
provide an opportunity for Industry to meet with government
representatives to discuss their views. Any solutions, ideas or
issues raised during the one-on-one meetings or during any other
additional sessions will be analyzed for further consideration
by Canada. 

The one-on-one meetings will be scheduled to take place between
January 17 and January 22, 2013 in the National Capital Region
(locations to be confirmed at registration). 

These one-on-one meetings will only be available to potential
SMP vehicles original equipment manufacturers (OEM), members of
a joint venture with a potential SMP vehicle OEM, or a party
under license from a potential SMP vehicle OEM. Sub-contractors
wishing to attend must do so by registering via a potential SMP
vehicle OEM as defined above. Each session will be one hour in
duration and will be done in person or through teleconference. 

REGISTRATION

Interested parties who wish to participate in the SMP
consultation process are requested to register by returning the
attached Registration Form (Annex A) to the PWGSC Contracting
Authority identified herein along with the enclosed Annex B -
Rules of Engagement Agreement signed by each company
representative who wishes to attend. A scanned copy sent by
e-mail is acceptable. 

Upon receipt of a signed Annex B and in advance of the
one-on-one meeting, the Contracting Authority will, by e-mail,
acknowledge the registration, provide the participants with a
date for the one-on-one meeting and provide the participants
with a list of specific questions.







Please note that:

1.	Although Industry may register as many representatives as
required, Canada reserves the right to limit the number of
representatives that will be allowed to attend at any given time
due to space limitation.
		
2.	Canada will provide participating firms with a list of
specific questions that Canada wishes to discuss as part of
these one-on-one meetings. Interested participants will be
provided the opportunity to proposed discussion topics
(suggested format will be provided with registration
confirmation).
		
3.	Attendees are responsible for their own transportation,
accommodation, meals, parking and all other expenses.
		
4.	Participation is not a mandatory requirement. Not
participating in a one-on-one meeting or any other consultation
will not preclude an interested firm from submitting a proposal.

5.	Media will not be permitted to attend the consultation
sessions. 

6.	Canada does not intend to post additional information through
MERX relating to the Consultation process; rather Canada intends
to communicate with registered participants only up to the
issuance of the RFP. 
		
7.	A Fairness Monitor will be invited to the consultation
sessions. 
		
8.	A copy of RFP W8476-06MSMP/J issued in December 2011
incorporating all amendments is available upon request.


ATTACHED DOCUMENT

- Annex A - Registration Form
- Annex B - Rules of Engagement Agreement












NOTES: 

This LOI is not a bid solicitation; no contract will result from
it.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Comments and recommendations are to be provided to the PWGSC
Contracting Authority:

Maryanne McMillan
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Defence and Major Projects Sector
MSVS Project
E-mail: NCR.MSVS@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Tel. No.: 819-997-7268
Delivery Date: 03/01/2013

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.