Carrier, External, Load Carrying

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

REQUIREMENT:
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for a firm quantity of 3,200 units of Carrier, External, Load Carrying.  The carriers must be manufactured in accordance with the RCMP Specification G.S.1045-360 dated 2017-07-13, the patterns and the viewing sample.

This requirement also includes three (3) options to purchase an additional quantity as follows:

Option 1:  for a maximum of 4,000 units exercisable for a period of 12 months from the date of contract award. 

Option 2:  for a maximum of 4,000 units exercisable for a period of 24 months from the date of contract award.

Option 3:  for a maximum of 4,000 units exercisable for a period of 36 months from the date of contract award.


MANDATORY  DELIVERY:

Delivery Schedule - MANDATORY - Firm Quantity
The Contractor must make the first delivery within 45 calendar days from the date of the written notice of approval of the pre-production sample.  The quantity delivered must be 300 units.  The balance must be shipped at the rate of 200 units weekly after the first delivery until completion of the Contract.

Delivery Schedule - MANDATORY - Options 1, 2 and 3
The Contractor must make the first delivery within 45 calendar days from the date of the written notice of approval of the technical requirements of the option(s) and after final delivery of the contract quantity  The quantity delivered must be 300 units.  The balance must be shipped at the rate of 200 units weekly after the first delivery until completion of the option quantity.


FINANCIAL SECURITY:
A contract financial security will be required in the amount of up to ten percent (10%) of the contract price.

PRE-AWARD SAMPLE AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Pre-award samples of the carrier along with laboratory test reports and Certificates of Compliance will be requested from low bidders after bid closing.

VIEWING SAMPLE:
An RCMP viewing sample will be provided to bidders who are requested to provide a pre-award sample.  The viewing sample must be used for guidance of the manufacturer in all factors not covered by the specification.Variation from the specification may appear in the sample in which case the specification shall govern.

A viewing sample may be viewed (by appointment only) at the following Public Services and Procurement Canada's regional offices at:  QUEBEC, QC.; MONTREAL, QC.; MISSISSAUGA, ON.; WINNIPEG, MB; EDMONTON, AB; VANCOUVER, BC.

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 seven (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.