COVERALLS,FIREFIGHTERS, FR

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
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
Coveralls, Firefighters, Flame Resistant, Aramid /FR Viscose,
CADPAT TW & CADPAT AR in accordance with the Manufacturing Data
DSSPM 2-6-87-3035 dated 10 December 2012 including the
deviations dated 22 April 2014, the Design Data List
DDL-8486-137624, the drawings and sealed patterns.  The sealed
patterns constitute the standard in regards to any properties
not specified in the Manufacturing Data. The Manufacturing Data
takes precedence over the sealed patterns

Technical Data:
The bidder must contact the Contracting Authority to obtain the
technical data not provided with the bid solicitation documents.
It is imperative that this request be done as soon as possible
to ensure timely receipt of the associated technical data.
Notwithstanding the above, Canada must not be held responsible
for untimely release of the technical data, since the Technical
Data Package, as well as the sealed patterns are available for
viewing at the following Department of Publics Works and
Government Services Regional Offices:  Montreal, QUÉ; Québec,
QUÉ; Mississauga, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Edmonton, ALTA. and
Vancouver, BC, and at DND, Gatineau Quebec.

Firm Quantity
Item 1 - quantity 1,294 ea
NSN 8415-20-007-3035 A/A  Coveralls, Firefighters, Flame
Resistant, Aramid / FR Viscose, CADPAT TW, Type I (various
regular sizes). 

Item 2 - quantity 340 ea
NSN 8415-20-007-3058 A/A  Coveralls, Firefighters, Flame
Resistant, Aramid / FR Viscose, CADPAT AR, Type II (various
regular sizes). 

Estimated Quantity:
The requirement also includes an estimated quantity for special
sizes to be ordered on an "as & when requested" basis.  The
estimated quantity is for a total of 75 units distributed
amongst CADPAT TW & AR.  Delivery of special sizes may be at
various destinations across Canada.

The estimated quantity (special sizes) may be ordered by DND on
an "as & when requested" basis for a period of 36 months from
the effective date of the contract.  Special size is defined as
those sizes outside the realm of the scale of measurements.

Options:
This requirement also includes two (2) options to purchase an
additional quantity as follows:

Option 1:  for a maximum of 1,634 units exercisable for a period
of 12 months from the date of contract award. 

Option 2:  for a maximum of 1,634 units exercisable for a period
of 36 months from the date of contract award.

Delivery:
is requested that delivery of the firm quantity be complete by
March 31, 2015.  The firm quantity is to be delivered to the
Canadian Forces Supply Depots in Edmonton, Alberta and Montreal,
Quebec.  The delivery of the estimated quantity (special sizes)
must be made within 60 calendar days from receipt of the order
document.  Special sizes may be delivered to various
destinations across Canada.

Pre-Award Sample
Pre-award samples and laboratory test results may be requested
after bid closing.

Paper Patterns
The paper pattern for size 7040 will be provided to the bidders
for the production of the pre-award sample.  DND will provide
paper patterns for all sizes for the production. Paper patterns
for special size garments is the responsibility of the
Contractor.

Canadian Content Policy
This requirement is subject to the Canadian Content Policy and
is solely limited to Canadian origin goods.

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.