Lightweight Standalone Specific Threat Plate - Generation C3

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

***AMENDMENT 003***
This NPP amendment aims to extend the closing date of the Solicitation to September 14th, 2022, 14:00 EDT.

***AMENDMENT 002***
This NPP amendment aims to extend the closing date of the Solicitation to August 31st, 2022, 14:00 EDT.

***AMENDMENT 001***
This NPP amendment aims to correct the title of the NPP for:
Lightweight Standalone Specific Threat Plate - Generation C3

***NPP***
Title
Lightweight Standalone Specific Threat Plate - Generation C3

Description
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on behalf of Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) located in Valcartier, (Quebec), is seeking bids for the development of the Generation C3 of the Lightweight Standalone Specific Threat Plate (armour plate) to the Department of National Defence (DND).

The objective is to develop a new standalone armour plates with significantly reduced mass compared to the Generation C2 armour system in order to decrease the weight burden of its soldiers, while maintaining the same ballistic performance.

This requirement consists of a two-year development phase project to support the research and development of the new armour plate. Up to two (2) bids may be recommended for contract award.

At the end of Phase 1 - Development phase, and if considered relevant by DND based on previous control test results, the Contractors will be asked to provide armour plates (male profile only) for a final control test to be conducted at DRDC Valcartier ballistic laboratories. A limited Request for a Standing Offer (RFSO) will be sent to Contractors whose control test results of their final concept at Phase 1 are conclusive and who agree to proceed to Phase 2 - Production phase according to the statement of work defined in Attachment 1 to Annex A will be issued. The Offerors will be evaluated based on mandatory and point rated evaluation criteria defined in Attachment 2 to Annex A and ranked on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. Up to two (2) National Individual Standing Offers (NISO) may be recommend for issuance.

Client department
The organization for which the services are to be rendered is Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier Research Center

Period of the Contract
Phase 1 - Development phase
The period of the Contracts is from date of Contract for up to twenty-four (24) months.
Phase 2 - Production phase
The Standing Offers will be valid from date of issuance for up to sixty (60) months.

Intellectual Property
Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier Research Center has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to the Contractor.

Security Requirements
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website

Trade Agreements
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Optional Virtual Bidders’ Conference
There is an optional bidder’s conference associated with this requirement. Consult Part 2 - Bidder Instructions.

Multiple Contracts and Standing Offers
Phase 1 - Development phase
Canada plans to award up to two (2) Contracts against this Request for Proposals.
Phase 2 - Production phase
Canada plans to issue up to two (2) National and Individual Standing Offers (NISO) using the proportional basis as the model of ranking methodology.

Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity
The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; refer to Part 5 - Certifications and Additional Information, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the attachment titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.

Controlled Goods Program
This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. The Defence Production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as certain goods listed in Canada’s Export Control List, a regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA).

Submission of Bids
Bids must be submitted by fax to the number indicated in the Request for Proposal or electronically using the Canada Post Corporation’s (CPC) Connect service for the subject Request for Proposal.

This service allows Contractors to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Quebec Region Bid Receiving Unit. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

Hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) offers will not be accepted for the subject Request for Proposal.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.

Debriefings
Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Ce bureau de TPSGC fournit des services d'achat au public dans les deux langues officielles. / This PWGSC office provide procurement services in French and English.
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.