Green Canines

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

W6399-17JE03/C
Courteau, Robert
Telephone No. - (343) 550-1614

3.1. Buying Trips

DND may choose to go with supplier on their buying trip in Europe. Supplier must accept in the event that DND personnel choose to attend, and make the necessary arrangements with the European 3rd party to allow DND personnel to be in attendance. DND may view and request specific canines to be acquired by the Supplier, for further examination and evaluation at the Supplier's facilities, with a possible purchase by DND. DND will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs associated with their own personnel.

Inspection Trip: 
DND will conduct, at the Offeror's facility, a subjective, age-appropriate appraisal of each Canine offered, as follows:
i. The Offeror must provide a test area to facilitate assessment of the following:
a. Open area searching;
b. Tracking;
c. Closed and open stairwell mobility;
d. Slippery and shiny floors; and
e. Dark and brightly lit buildings;
ii. Each Canine will be assessed for suitability and potential for employment with DND; and
iii. Drive and character assessment in accordance with the Canine attributes at para 3.4;

Canine Characteristics:

The Canines offered must have the following characteristics:

(a) Breed - The Canine must be a mix or pure-bred within the three (3) breeds listed below.  DND may consider a mix of one (1) of the breeds below with another recognized working or sporting breed if it displays exceptional characteristics and suitability for employment with DND:
i. Belgian Malinois;
ii. German Shepherd; and
iii. Dutch Shepherd.

(b) Age - The Canine must have a documented (birth record) age ideally between 10 and 36 months at the time of selection; and

(c) Weight - The Canine must have a weight at full maturity of ideally 45 to 80 pounds.

See documents for further information and mandatory requirements.

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.