Overwrap Bags

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Statement of Requirement

The Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) has a requirement to purchase overwrap bags for the Individual Meal Packs (IMPs).

Period of Contract 

The initial period of the Contract begins on the date the Contract is awarded and ends 1 year(s) later.

Background

Each year, the National Combat Ration Program (NCRP) produces IMPs that are used for training exercises, deployed operations or in emergency situations when the use of fresh rations is not possible. The IMPs consist of various food and non-food items packaged in an overwrap bag.

The IMP components are shipped to the Assembler whose task consists of inserting all the individual components inside the overwrap. All combat ration component Contracts state a specific delivery period to ensure timely receipt and inspection of all components. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient product to sustain the first assembly period and maintain the assembly line.

Trade Agreements

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Canadian Content

The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services. 


 

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.