LINER, JACKET, TROUSERS, PARKA

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Amendment 001 is raised to advise that the the bid closing date is extended from February 28, 2017 to March 14, 2017, 2:00 pm.
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Requirement:
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for Liners for the Patrol Jacket, for the Inclement Parka and for the Inclement Trousers.  The liners must be manufactured in accordance with the RCMP Specifications listed below, the patterns and the viewing samples.

- G.S.1045-299 dated 2016-07-14 for the Liner, Patrol Jacket;
- G.S.1045-315 dated 2016-07-14 for the Liner, Inclement Parka; and
- G.S.1045-356 dated 2016-07-14 for the Liner, Inclement Trousers.

Firm quantity:
Item 1 - Liner, Patrol Jacket - 1,155 units
Item 2 - Liner, Inclement Parka - 730 units  

Estimated quantity ("as and when requested"):
Item 3 - Liner, Patrol Jacket (regular sizes) - 500 units
Item 4 - Liner, Inclement Parka (regular sizes) -500 units
Item 5 - Liner, Inclement Trousers (regular sizes) - 2,000 units
Item 6 - Liner, Patrol Jacket (special sizes) - 100 units
Item 7 - Liner, Inclement Parka (special sizes) - 50 units
Item 8 - Liner, Inclement Trousers (special sizes) - 50 units

The estimated quantities may be ordered on an "as & when requested" basis by the RCMP for a period of 48 months from the effective date of the contract.  Canada is not obliged to request any such goods and the quantity of “as and when requested” goods is only an approximation of requirements.

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 1,400 units exercisable for a period of 24 months from the date of contract award. 

Option 2:  for a maximum of 1,400 units exercisable for a period of 36 months from the date of contract award.

Pre-Award Sampleand Supporting Documentation 
Pre-award samples, Certificates of Compliance and laboratory test results may be requested after bid closing.

Viewing Samples
RCMP viewing samples will be provided to bidders who are requested to provide pre-award samples.  The viewingsamples must be used for guidance of the manufacturer in all factors not covered by the specification.  Variation from the specification may appear in the samples in which case the specification shall govern.

Paper Patterns
A base pattern will be provided to bidders who are requested to submit pre-award samples. The full set of patterns either in individual sizes or as a graded nest will be provided after contract award.

Canadian Content Policy
This requirement is subject to the Canadian Content Policy and is conditionally 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 leastseven (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.