LIFE PRESERVER, VEST / PACK, LIFE RAFT AND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Paper
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:

Item 001 - NSN 4220-21-903-2009 - Life Preserver, Vest 
Buoyant Matl Buoyancy Method, Plastic Foam Filling, Nylon Cover
Mtl, Adj Belts Fastening Method, U/W Star Restrain T Harness
1670-21-869-2566.
(NSCM: 3AF10, Part no. : 6127) 
(NSCM: 36376, Part no. 8727012-1)
 
Item 002 - NSN 4220-21-906-0844 - Pack, Life Raft and Survival
Equipment 
Slimline Back Pack; Nylon Material; Color: Olive Drab;
Waterproof.
(NSCM: 36376, Part no. : D-22-524-000/SF-000).

Technical Requirements :
The items must be manufactured in accordance with DND
specifications, drawings and sealed patterns identified in the
Design Data List (DDL) - 8485-126299.

Technical Data shall be automatically issued, under separate
cover, upon request for the bid documentation. 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. Notwithstanding the above, the Crown shall not
be held responsible for untimely release of technical data,
since the Technical Data Package as well as sealed patterns
shall be available for viewing at the following Department of
Public Works and Government Services Regional Offices: Quebec,
Quebec; Montreal, Quebec; Mississauga, Ontario; Winnipeg,
Manitoba; Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Firm Quantity - (Item 001)
A firm quantity of  25 each to be delivered to Montreal, Quebec
and 25 each to be delivered to Edmonton, Alberta for a total of
50 each.

Firm Quantity - (Item 002)
A firm quantity of a 25 each to be delivered to Montreal, Quebec
and 25 each to be delivered to Edmonton, Alberta for a total of
50 each.

Delivery requested: 
The delivery of the firm deliverables are requested to commence
after April 1st, 2012  and be complete 
by August 31, 2012.

Tendering Procedures:
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 seven (7) calendar days
prior to the closing date.

E-mail:  therese.burelle@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Fax:  819-956-5454
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.