General Purpose Combat Boots

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: 

General Purpose Combat Boots

W8486-184068/A
Contact: Josette Richard
Telephone: 613) 462-4128
Email: josette.richard@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Amendment 012 is raised to clarify Amendment 011 published on April 20, 2018.


NATURE OF REQUIREMENT:
The Department of National Defence’s Directorate Soldier Systems Program Management (DSSPM) has a requirement to purchase quantities of the General Purpose Combat Boot (GPB) and black nylon laces for replenishment of stocks held in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) supply depots. This contract is intended to be an interim contract to provide boots until the Operational Footwear and Clothing Consolidated Contract (OCFC2) is awarded and boot deliveries are established through appropriate subcontracts.

The GPB’s are intended for general use by male and female members and recruits of all elements of the CAF. The boots will provide enhanced foot protection and comfort for operations in temperate weather conditions within the ambient temperature range of +25 ° Celsius to 0° Celsius. Whilst wearing the GPB, personnel will be required to carry out a full range of tasks including marching over uneven terrain while carrying heavy loads, standing, climbing, operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment, and firing weapons.


DELIVERABLES:

COMBAT BOOTS:
- 16,000 pairs delivered to Edmonton
- 24,000 paires delivered to Montreal

Footwear Laces:
- 60,000 pairs delivered to Edmonton
- 40,000 pairs delivered to Montreal

OPTIONS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PAIRS OF BOOTS, QUANTITIES AS FOLLOWS:
OPTION 1- 22,400 pairs within 12 months of contract award
OPTION 2- 22,400 pairs within 24 months of contract award
OPTION 3- 22,400 pairs within 36 months of contract award

CANADIAN CONTENT:
This procurement is solely limited to Canadian goods.


EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF SELECTION: Refer to Part 4 of the Solicitation Document for details.

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.