Parka and Trousers, Snow Camouflage

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: 

1.Requirement: 
The Department of National Defence’s Directorate Soldier Systems Program Management (DSSPM) has a requirement to procure Parkas and Trousers (Type II), Snow Camouflage CADPATTM Winter Operations (WO) in accordance with the Design Data List # DDL-8489-195884. This requirement is intended to provide these parkas and trousers until the Operational Clothing and Footwear Consolidated Contract (OCFC2) is awarded.

Firm Quantities:
- Item 1, Parka: 10368 units (6221 units to Montreal, 4147 to Edmonton)
- Item 2, Trousers: 10578 units (6371 units to Montreal, 4207 to Edmonton)

The requirement includes "as and when requested" quantities for special sizes:
- Item 3, Parka: 30 units to Montreal
- Item 4, Trousers: 30 units to Montreal

This requirement also includes one (1) option to order a maximum of 85% of the firm quantities during a period of 36 months from contract award. Option Quantities:
- Item 5, Parka: 8820 units (5292 units to Montreal, 3528 to Edmonton)
- Item 6, Trousers: 10578 units (5472 units to Montreal, 3648 to Edmonton)

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

In order to receive Technical Data Packages against this solicitation, Bidders must send their request by email to name of Mahade.abdillahi@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca and provide the following details:

 - 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

3.Trade agreement:
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

4.Canadian Content:
This requirement is subject to the Canadian Content Policy and is solely limited to Canadian origin goods as there are at least 2 known capable suppliers of Canadian goods.

5.Evaluation Procedures and Basis of selection: 
 - The Phased Bid Compliance Process (PBCP) applies to this requirement.
 - Refer to Part 4 of the Solicitation Document for details.

6.Delivery:
All firm deliverables are to be delivered to Montreal, Quebec and Edmonton, Alberta by July 1, 2020.

7.Enquiries: 
To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contacting Authority at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid closing date. E-mail: mahade.abdillahi@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

8.This PSPC 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.