LAND OPERATIONS TEMPERATE BOOTS

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Paper
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS

Government of Canada is moving its Government Electronic
Tendering Service from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders on June
1, 2013.

Starting June 1, 2013, federal government tenders (tender
notices and bid solicitation documents) will be published and
available free of charge on a Government of Canada Web site on
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.

The Government Electronic Tendering Service on
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders will be the sole authoritative source
for Government of Canada tenders that are subject to trade
agreements or subject to departmental policies that require
public advertising of tenders.

Get more details in the Frequently Asked Questions section of
Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. 

After June 1, 2013, all tenders and related documents and
amendments will be on Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.  

On June 1, 2013, suppliers must go to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders
to check for amendments to any tender opportunities that they
have been following on MERX prior to June 1.  

Bookmark Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders now to be ready for June 1!

Amendment 001:
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid period to
June 25, 2013, 2pm, EDT.

Requirement:
The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for
Land Operations Temperate Boots (LOTB), spare laces and inserts
in Brown Colour to be supplied in accordance with DND
specifications. This procurement is divided in two phases:

Phase 1: A maximum of three contracts will be awarded for the
supply of 200 pairs of boots under each contract. Delivery to be
made to Gatineau, Quebec. These boots will be used for a User
Acceptance Trial.

Phase 2: Following the User Acceptance Trial result, one or two
contracts will be awarded for the firm total quantity of 80,000
pairs of boots, 40,000 pairs of spare laces and 40,000 pairs of
spares inserts to be delivered to Montreal, Quebec and Edmonton,
Alberta. The Contract also includes one option to purchase
additional maximum quantity of 70,000 pairs of boots, 40,000
pairs of spare laces and 40,000 pairs of spares inserts
exercisable during a period of 48 months from contract award
date.
 
Evaluation Criteria:
The evaluation of proposals will be based on mandatory and
point-rated criteria and a User Acceptance Trial. The mandatory
requirements include the submission of pre-award samples. Note
that a maximum of four pre-award samples per Bidder will be
evaluated. The point-rated criteria are evaluating technical
characteristics and the boot appearance. The User Acceptance
Trial will evaluate the performance of the boots provided by the
successful bidder(s) when worn by Canadian Forces Members during
their day-to-day activities.

Technical Data Package:
Technical Data Package will be issued under separate cover.
Therefore, it is imperative that the request be done as soon as
possible to ensure timely receipt of the associated Technical
Data Package. Notwithstanding the above, Canada must not be held
responsible for untimely release of technical data.

If a bidder download the Request for Proposal after May 31,
2013, in order to receive Technical Data Packages against this
solicitation, the Bidder must provide the following details with
their request :
- Company Name
- Complete mailing & physical address (p.o. box numbers not
acceptable) 
- Area code and telephone number
- Contact name
- E-mail address
- Solicitation Number & Closing Date

and send their request (by facsimile message or e-mail) to the
following:
E-mail : catherine.dore@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Or 
Facsimile Number: 819-956-5454

Canadian Content Policy:
The requirement is solely limited to Canadian goods.

Enquiries:
To assure 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.

Fax: (819) 956-5454
Email: catherine.dore@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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.