TANK, FUEL, ENGINE

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Diskette
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
TANK, FUEL, ENGINE

W8486-129268/A

Benoît Paquin
Telephone: (819) 956-3966
Facsimile: (819) 956-5227
Email: benoit.paquin@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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AMENDMENT 006

This amendment is raised to extend the solicitation closing
date, to provide questions and answers to potential offrers and
to modify the Request for Standing Offer as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: at 02:00 PM on 2012-11-28

Insert: at 02:00 PM on 2012-12-04


2. Question 1:  Is additional technical data and drawings
applicable to this tank assembly be provided (drawing covering
the tube assembly, gaskets and screw inserts)? 

Answer 1: Yes see PDF file attached.
 

3. Question 2:  tooling would be required for the manufacture of
this tank assembly and we wish to know if the Canada owns the
tooling; and if so, would the tooling be provided by DND to the
successful bidder, to be used in the manufacture of the tank?

Answer 2: The Canada owns the tooling. It will be available to
the success full bidder as Government furnish equipment.  The
tooling as been created for a MacNeil 1500 Rotational Moulding
Machine.


4. Table of Contents

Delete:
Part 5 - Certifications
1.	Code of Conduct Certifications - Consent to Criminal Record
Verification
2.    	Certifications Precedent to Issuance of a Standing Offer

Insert:
Part 5 - Certifications
1.	Mandatory Certifications Required Precedent to Issuance of a
Standing Offer
2.  	Additional Certifications Precedent to Issuance of a
Standing Offer


5. Part 2 - Offerer instructions

Delete: 	
1.	Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions, in its
entirety.

Insert:  
1. 	Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions
All instructions, clauses and conditions identified in the
Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) by number, date and title are
set out in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions
Manual
(https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisit
ion-clauses-and-conditions-manual) issued by Public Works and
Government Services Canada.

Offerors who submit an offer agree to be bound by the
instructions, clauses and conditions of the RFSO and accept the
clauses and conditions of the Standing Offer and resulting
contract(s).

The 2006 (2012-11-19) Standard Instructions - Request for
Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements,
are incorporated by reference into and form part of the RFSO.

Subsection 05.4 of 2006, Standard Instructions - Request for
Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements,
is amended as follows:

Delete:   sixty (60) calendar days 

Insert:   ninety (90) calendar days 


6. Part 3 - Offer Preparation Instructions 

1.	Offer Preparation Instructions

Delete: 
In April 2006, Canada issued a policy directing federal
departments and agencies to take the necessary steps to
incorporate environmental considerations into the procurement
process Policy on Green Procurement 
(http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/achats-procu
rement/politique-policy-eng.html). To assist Canada in reaching
its objectives, offrers are encouraged to:

1)	use 8.5 x 11 inch (216 mm x 279 mm) paper containing fibre
certified as originating from a sustainably-managed forest
and/or containing minimum 30% recycled content; and

Insert: 
In April 2006, Canada issued a policy directing federal
departments and agencies to take the necessary steps to
incorporate environmental considerations into the procurement
process Policy on Green Procurement
(http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/achats-procu
rement/politique-policy-eng.html). To assist Canada in reaching
its objectives, offrers should:

1) use 8.5 x 11 inch (216 mm x 279 mm) paper containing fibre
certified as originating from a
sustainably-managed forest and containing minimum 30% recycled
content; and


7. Part 5 - Certifications

Delete:	PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS, in its entirety

Insert:	PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS
Offerors must provide the required certifications and related
documentation to be issued a standing offer.  Canada will
declare an offer non-responsive if the required certifications
and related documentation are not completed and submitted as
requested.

Compliance with the certifications offerors provide to Canada is
subject to verification by Canada during the offer evaluation
period (before issuance of a standing offer) and after issuance
of a standing offer. The Standing Offer Authority will have the
right to ask for additional information to verify  offerors'
compliance with the certifications before issuance of a standing
offer. The offer will be declared non-responsive if any
certification made by the Offeror is untrue, whether made
knowingly or unknowingly. Failure to comply with the
certifications, to provide the related documentation or to
comply with the request of the Standing Offer Authority for
additional information will also render the offer non-responsive.

1. 	Mandatory Certifications Required Precedent to Issuance of a
Standing Offer

1.1 	Code of Conduct and Certifications - Related documentation

1.1.1 	By submitting an offer, the Offeror certifies, for
himself and his affiliates, to be in compliance with the Code of
Conduct and Certifications clause of the Standard instructions. 
The related documentation hereinafter mentioned will help Canada
in confirming that the certifications are true. By submitting an
offer, the Offeror certifies that it is aware, and that its
affiliates are aware, that Canada may request additional
information, certifications, consent forms and other evidentiary
elements proving identity or eligibility.  Canada may also
verify the information provided by the Offeror, including the
information relating to the acts or convictions specified
herein, through independent research, use of any government
resources or by contacting third parties.  Canada will declare
non-responsive any offer in respect of which the information
requested is missing or inaccurate, or in respect of which the
information contained in the certifications is found to be
untrue, in any respect, by Canada.  The Offeror and any of the
Offeror's affiliates, will also be required to remain free and
clear of any acts or convictions specified herein during the
entire period of the Standing Offer and any call-ups made
against the Standing Offer.

Offerors who are incorporated, including those submitting offers
as a joint venture, must provide with their offer or promptly
thereafter a complete list of names of all individuals who are
currently directors of the Offeror.  Offerors submitting offers
as sole proprietorship, including those submitting offers as a
joint venture, must provide the name of the owner with their
offer or promptly thereafter.  Offerors submitting offers as
societies, firms, partnerships or associations of persons do not
need to provide lists of names.  If the required names have not
been received by the time the evaluation of offers is completed,
Canada will inform the Offeror of a time frame within which to
provide the information.  Failure to comply will render the
offer non-responsive.  Providing the required names is a
mandatory requirement for issuance of a standing offer and award
of a contract.

Canada may, at any time, request that an Offeror provide
properly completed and Signed Consent Forms (Consent to a
Criminal Record Verification form- PWGSC-TPSGC 229)
(http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/forms/formulaires-forms-eng
.html) for any or all individuals aforementioned within the time
specified.  Failure to provide such Consent Forms within the
time period provided will result in the offer being declared
non-responsive.

2. 	Additional Certifications Precedent to Issuance of a
Standing Offer
The certifications listed below should be completed and
submitted with the bid, but may be submitted afterwards. If any
of these required certifications is not completed and submitted
as requested, the Contracting Authority will so inform the
Bidder and provide the Bidder with a time frame within which to
meet the requirement. Failure to comply with the request of the
Contracting Authority and meet the requirement within that time
period will render the bid non-responsive.

2.1	Federal Contractors Program - Certification - $200,000 or
more
1.	The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) requires that some
suppliers, including a supplier who is a member of a joint
venture, bidding for federal government contracts, valued at
$200,000 or more (including all applicable taxes), make a formal
commitment to implement employment equity. This is a condition
precedent to the issuance of a standing offer. If the Offeror,
or, if the 

Offeror is a joint venture and if any member of the joint
venture, is subject to the FCP, evidence of its commitment must
be provided before the issuance of a standing offer. 
Suppliers who have been declared ineligible contractors by Human
Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) are no longer
eligible to receive government contracts over the threshold for
solicitation of bids as set out in the Government Contracts
Regulations. Suppliers may be declared ineligible contractors
either as a result of a finding of non-compliance by HRSDC, or
following their voluntary withdrawal from the FCP for a reason
other than the reduction of their workforce to less than 100
employees. Any offers from ineligible contractors, including an
offer from a joint venture that has a member who is an
ineligible contractor, will be declared non-responsive.

2.	If the Offeror does not fall within the exceptions enumerated
in 3.(a) or (b) below, or does not have a valid certificate
number confirming its adherence to the FCP, the Offeror must fax
(819-953-8768) a copy of the signed form LAB 1168, Certificate
of Commitment to Implement Employment Equity, to the Labour
Branch of HRSDC. 

3.	The Offeror, or, if the Offeror is a joint venture the member
of the joint venture, certifies its status with the FCP, as
follows: 

The Offeror or the member of the joint venture

(a)    (    ) is not subject to the FCP, having a workforce of
less than 100 full-time or part-time permanent employees, and/or
temporary employees having worked 12 weeks or more in Canada;

(b)    (    ) is not subject to the FCP, being a regulated
employer under the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44;

(c)    (    ) is subject to the requirements of the FCP, having
a workforce of 100 or more  full-time or part-time permanent
employees, and/or temporary employees having worked 12 weeks or
more in Canada, but has not previously obtained a certificate
number from HRSDC (having not offer on requirements of $200,000
or more), in which case a duly signed certificate of commitment
is attached;

(d)    (    ) is subject to the FCP, and has a valid certificate
number as follows: _______ (e.g. has not been declared an
ineligible contractor by HRSDC.)

Further information on the FCP is available on the HRSDC Web
site.


8. Part 7A - Resulting Contract Clauses

Delete: 
2.1	General Conditions, in its entirety

Insert: 
2.1	General Conditions
2005 (2012-11-19) General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods
or Services, apply to and form part of the Standing Offer.


9. Part 7A - Resulting Contract Clauses

8.	Priority of Documents

Delete:		
(d)	the general conditions 2005 (2012-07-16), General Conditions
- Standing Offers - Goods or Services;
(e)	the general conditions 2010A (2012-07-16), General
Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity);

Insert:
(d)	the general conditions 2005 (2012-11-19), General Conditions
- Standing Offers - Goods or Services;
(e)	the general conditions 2010A (2012-11-19), General
Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity);


10. Part 7A - Resulting Contract Clauses
	
Delete: 
9.	Certifications, in its entirety

Insert: 
9. 	Certifications

9.1 	Compliance
Compliance with the certifications and related documentation
provided by the Offeror is a condition of authorization of the
Standing Offer and subject to verification by Canada during the
term of the Standing Offer and of any resulting contract that
would continue beyond the period of the Standing Offer. In the
event that the Offeror does not comply with any certification,
provide the related documentation or if it is determined that
any certification made by the Offeror in its offer is untrue,
whether made knowingly or unknowingly, Canada has the right to
terminate any resulting contract for default and set aside the
Standing Offer.


11. Part 7B - Resulting Contract Clauses

Delete: 
2.1	General Conditions, in its entirety

Insert: 
2.1	General Conditions
2010A (2012-11-19) General Conditions - Goods (Medium
Complexity) apply to and form part of the Contract.


12. Part 7B - Resulting Contract Clauses
	
Delete: 
7.	Certifications, in its entirety

Insert: 
7. 	Certifications

7.1 	Compliance
Compliance with the certifications and related documentation
provided by the Contractor in its offer is a condition of the
Contract and subject to verification by Canada during the term
of the contract.  If the Contractor does not comply with any
certification, provide the related documentation or if it is
determined that any certification made by the Contractor in its
offer is untrue, whether made knowingly or unknowingly, Canada
has the right, pursuant to the default provision of the
Contract, to terminate the Contract for default.


All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 005

This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follow:

Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: at 02:00 PM on 2012-11-20

Insert: at 02:00 PM on 2012-11-28

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 004

This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follow:

Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: at 02:00 PM on 2012-10-22

Insert: at 02:00 PM on 2012-11-20

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 003

This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follow:

Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: at 02:00 PM on 2012-10-09

Insert: at 02:00 PM on 2012-10-22

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 002

This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as
follow:

Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: at 02:00 PM on 2012-09-25

Insert: at 02:00 PM on 2012-10-09

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 001

This amendment is raised to modify the Request For a Standing
Offer as follows:

1. Table of Contents - Part 5 - Certifications

Delete: 1.     Code of Conduct Certifications - Consent to a
Criminal Record Verification

Insert:	1.     Code of Conduct Certifications - Certifications
Required Precedent to Contract Award

2. Part 2 - Offeror instructions, Paragraph 1 - Standard
Instructions, Clauses and Conditions

Subsection 01.4 of 2006, Standard Instructions - Request for
Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements,
is amended as follows:

Delete: 	In its entirety

Insert: 	Offerors should provide, with their offer or promptly
thereafter, a complete list of names of all individuals who are
currently directors of the Offeror.  If such a list has not been
received by the time the evaluation of offers is completed,
Canada will inform the Offeror of a time frame within which to
provide the information.   Failure to provide such a list within
the required time frame will render the offer non-responsive. 
Offerors must always submit the list of directors before
issuance of a standing offer. 

Canada may, at any time, request that a Offeror provide properly
completed and Signed Consent Forms (Consent to a Criminal Record
Verification form - PWGSC-TPSGC 229) for any or all individuals
named in the aforementioned list within a specified delay. 
Failure to provide such Consent Forms within the delay will
result in the offer being declared non-responsive.

Subsection 01.5 of 2006, Standard Instructions - Request for
Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements,
is amended as follows:

Delete: 	In its entirety

Insert: 	The Offeror must diligently maintain the list
up-to-date by informing Canada in writing of any change
occurring during the validity period of the offer, and must also
provide Canada, when requested, with the corresponding Consent
Forms. The Offeror will also be required to diligently maintain
the list and when requested,  provide Consent Forms during the
period of any standing offer and any call-ups made against the
Standing Offer.

3. Part 5 - Certifications

Delete: Paragraph 1 in its entirety

Insert:
1.	Code of Conduct Certifications - Certifications Required
Precedent to Contract Award

1.1	Offerors should provide, with their offer or promptly
thereafter, a complete list of names of all individuals who are
currently directors of the Offeror.  If such a list has not been
received by the time the evaluation of offers is completed, the
Standing Offer Authority will inform the Offeror of a time frame
within which to provide the information.  Offerors must submit
the list of directors before issuance of a standing offer,
failure to provide such a list within the required time frame
will render the offer non-responsive.

The Standing Offer Authority may, at any time, request that a
Offeror provide properly completed and Signed Consent Forms
(Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form - PWGSC-TPSGC
229) for any or all individuals named in the aforementioned list
within a specified delay.  Failure to provide such Consent Forms
within the delay will result in the offer being declared
non-responsive.

4. Part 7A - Standing Offer and Resulting Contract Clauses,
Paragraph 2.1 - General Conditions

Subsection 11.4 of 2005, General Conditions - Standing Offers -
Goods or Services, is amended as follows:

Delete: 	In its entirety

Insert: During the entire period of the Standing Offer, the
Offeror must diligently update, by written notice to the
Standing Offer Authority, the list of names of all individuals
who are directors of the Offeror, whenever there is a change. 
As well, whenever requested by Canada, the Contractor must
provide the corresponding Consent Forms.

5. Part 7B - Resulting Contract Clauses, Paragraph 2.1 - General
Conditions

Subsection 29.4 of 2010A, General Conditions - Goods (Medium
Complexity), is amended as follows:

Delete: 	In its entirety

Insert: 	During the entire period of the Contract, the
Contractor must diligently update, by written notice to the
Contracting Authority, the list of names of all individuals who
are directors of the Contractor whenever there is a change.  As
well, whenever requested by Canada, the Contractor must provide
the corresponding Consent Forms.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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The Department of National Defence has a requirement to
establish a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for the
purchase of Tank, Fuel, Engine for the Light Support Vehicular
Wheeled (LSVW) in accordance with Annex A - Item Description and
Pricing.

This requirement is for an initial period of one (1) year from
the effective date of the Standing Offer, with an option to
extend the offer by two (2) additional period of one (1) year.

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It is the Bidder's responsibility to submit by closing date and
time a complete bid.

Code of Conduct Certifications - Consent to a Criminal Record
Verification
Bidders must submit with their bid, by the bid solicitation
closing date:

(a) a complete list of names of all individuals who are
currently directors of the
Bidder;

(b) a properly completed and signed form Consent to a Criminal
Record Verification
(PWGSC-TPSGC 229), for each individual named in the list.

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Item 1, GSIN:N2910, NSN:2910200005617, TANK,FUEL,ENGINE, 
Part No.: 0375661, NSCM/CAGE: 35907
Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFSD Edmonton

Item 2, GSIN:N2910, NSN:2910200005617, TANK,FUEL,ENGINE, 
Part No.: 0375661, NSCM/CAGE: 35907
Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFSD Montreal.

Debriefings

After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the
results of the bid solicitation. Bidders should make the request
to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of
receipt of notification that their bid was unsuccessful. The
debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.