Interim Mukluks

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Paper
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Notice Amendment No. 001 is raised to advise that the closing
date has been extended to
March 15, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Requirement:
The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for
Interim Canadian Forces Extreme Cold Weather Mukluk Assembly
(ECWM) in  accordance with the DND Performance Specification
DSSPM 2-3-87-ECWM dated November 27, 2012 and the Design Data
List DDL-8486-136657.

Firm Quantity
Item 1 - quantity 2,950 pr

The interim ECWM must be delivered fully assembled with
removable liner, insole(s), and laces and must include:

One (1) replacment pair of removable liners
One (1) replacement pair of all insoles; and
One (1) replacement pair of laces.

Option:
This requirement also includes one (1) option to purchase an
additional quantity of 2,950 pairs exercisable for a period of
24 months from the date of contract award. 

Delivery:
It is requested that delivery be complete by March 29, 2013. 
The firm quantity is to be delivered to the Canadian Forces
Supply Depot in Montreal, Quebec. 

Pre-Award Sample
The bidder must submit a pre-award sample, test results and
Certificates of Compliance with their bid along with a written
description of the overall component, design, and manufacturing
process features.

Tooling
Patterns, grading lasts, moulds, dies and any associated
equipment required to manufacture the Interim ECWM in accordance
with the sizes and quantities designated in the contract must be
the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

Technical Data:
The Performance Specification DSSPM 2-3-87-ECWM will
automatically be issued to firms who will order the bid document
via Merx.  The Design Data List 8486-136657 will be forwarded to
firms, under separate cover, from the Department of National
Defence upon request for the bid documentation via Merx. 
Therefore, it is imperative that this request for bid
documentation be done as soon as possible to ensure timely
receipt of the associated technical data.  If bidders do not
receive the technical data, they must contact the contracting
officer.  However, the Crown shall not be held responsible for
untimely release of technical data, since the technical package
and sealed pattern (if applicable) shall be available for
viewing at the following Department of Public Works and
Government Services Regional Offices:  Montreal, QUÉ; 
Mississauga, ON; Québec, QUÉ; Winnipeg, MB; Edmonton, ALTA. and
Vancouver, BC, and at DND, Gatineau Quebec.

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.