AIGUILLETTE & SHOULDER BOARDS

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Requirement:
The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for
Aiguillettes and Shoulder Boards for a total firm quantity of
580 units to be delivered to the Canadian Forces Supply Depots
in Edmonton, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec.

The items must be in accordance with the item descriptions and
the sealed patterns as follows:

Item 1:  NSN 8455-21-913-5347, Aiguillette, gold mylar tube cord
with 2 metal tabs, worn on left shoulder, design is CF
Ceremonial Pattern - Sealed Pattern:  DSSPM 634-96

Item 2:  NSN 8455-21-913-6048 Aiguillette, gold mylar tube cord
with 2 metal tabs, worn on right shoulder - design is CF
Ceremonial Pattern - Sealed Pattern:  DSSPM 633-96

Item 3:  NSN 8455-21-913-6049 Aiguillette, CF gold polyester
tube cord with 2 metal tabs, worn on left shoulder, design is CF
Duty Pattern - Sealed Pattern:  DSSPM 635-96

Item 4:  NSN 8455-21-913-6052 Shoulder Board, CF Sea, staff
aiguillette strap, gold mylar tube cord shaped in tri-lobal
decorative knot mounted on metal-stiffened black background,
includes fittings that attach to shoulder of garment - Sealed
pattern:  DSSPM 631-96

Item 5: NSN 8455-21-913-6053 Shoulder Board, CF Sea, Ceremonial
Aiguillette, gold mylar tube cord plaited full length of
shoulder mounted on metal-stiffened black background,  includes
fittings that attach to shoulder of garment - Sealed Pattern: 
DSSPM 632-96

Option:
This requirement also includes an option to purchase an
additional quantity exercisable for a period of 24 months from
the date of contract award.  The option may be exercised for a
minimum of 290 units up to a maximum of 580 units distributed
amongst the items and destinations.

Delivery:
It is requested that the first shipment be made within 30
calendar days from the date of the written notice of approval of
the pre-production samples and receipt of the Government
Supplied Material (GSM).

Government Supplied Material:
Canada will provide Buttons, Sea 26 Ligne to the Contractor free
of charge for the manufacture of Items 4 and 5.  Quantity of 1
button per unit.

Sealed Patterns:
The sealed patterns shall be available for viewing at the
following Public Works and Government Services Canada regional
offices: Quebec Quebec, Montreal Quebec, Mississauga Ontario,
Edmonton Alberta, Winnipeg Manitoba and Vancouver B.C., and at
DND, Gatineau Quebec.


Canadian Content - Condtionally Limited
If 3 + bids offer Canadian goods, other bids will not be
considered

Enquiries
To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries
about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received
by the Contracting Authority at least 7 calendar days prior to
the bid closing date.  

E-mail:  sylvie.gravel@pwgsc.gc.ca

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
both official languages.
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.