MEDICAL BAG SYSTEM

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:
Item 1:	Requested Make & Model: CTOMSTM 2nd LineTM Medical
Backpack System or
	      EQUIVALENT
	Manufacturer:  CTOMS Inc.

Item 2:	Requested P/N 64300 Forceps or EQUIVALENT
	Manufacturer:  CTOMS Inc.

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for
24 heavy duty backpack-style equipment bags and 18 forceps for
medical and critical care use during training and operations. 
Due to the variety of environments and conditions, the required
bags must be a system of two separate modular packs that can be
integrated into one with multiple carrying methods and
configuration.  

The medical bag system must meet the requirements detailed in
the Statement of Work dated April 4, 2012 and must include all
components listed below.  All components must be from the same
manufacturer.

(a)	Quantity one (1) Main Pack , Gen II, part number 64020 or
equivalent;
(b)	Quantity one (1) External Module, Gen II, part number 64029
or equivalent;
(c)	Quantity one (1) Pack to Armor Rapid Interface System, part
number 64060 or equivalent;
(d)	Quantity three (3) Book Folders, part number 69015 or
equivalent;
(e)	Quantity one (1) Quad Fold Pouch, part number 69014 or
equivalent;
(f)	Quantity four (4) Modular Adjustable Retention System
(MARS™), Gen III Panel,
		 part number 69003 or equivalent; and
(g)	Quantity one (1) Glow Label Kit, part number 64105 or
equivalent.

Option:
This requirement also includes an option to purchase additional
quantities exercisable for a period of 18 months from the date
of contract award.  

Backpack System: The option may be exercised for a minimum
quantity of 12 backpack systems up to a maximum of 24.
 
Forceps:  The option may be exercised for a minimum quantity of
9 units up to a maximum of 18 units.

Delivery:
Items are to be delivered to Richmond, Ontario and Petawawa,
Ontario.  It is requested that the complete quantity be
delivered by September 15, 2012.

Canadian Content - Conditionally 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.  

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