TOQUE, LINED

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Amendment No. 001 is raised to advise that:

1) the closing date has been extended to June 13, 2014, 2:00 pm.

2) the viewing sample of the toque is available for viewing at the following Department of Public Works and Government Services Regional Offices: Montreal, QUÉ; Québec, QUÉ; Mississauga, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Edmonton, ALTA. and Vancouver, BC.

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Requirement: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for Toques, Lined.

The items must be manufactured in accordance with the RCMP Specification G.S. 1045-361 dated March 11, 2014, the patterns, drawings and the viewing sample.

Firm quantity Item 1 - Toques, Lined (Regular sizes) - quantity 10,000 units

It is requested that the total firm quantity be delivered within 45 calendar days of the date of the written notice of approval of the pre-production sample.

Estimated quantity ("as and when requested") Item 2 - Toques, Lined (Regular sizes) - estimated quantity 1,000 units Item 3 - Toques, Lined (Special sizes) - estimated quantity 10 units

The estimated quantities may be ordered on an "as & when requested" basis by the RCMP for a period of 36 months from the effective date of the contract. Special size is defined as those sizes outside the realm of the scale of measurements.

Delivery of the "as & when requested" quantities is requested within 30 calendar days from receipt of the order document to the RCMP in Ottawa, Ontario.

Option This requirement also includes two (2) options to purchase an additional quantity as follows:

Option 1: for a maximum of 5,000 units exercisable for a period of 12 months from the date of contract award.

Option 2: for a maximum of 5,000 units exercisable for a period of 24 months from the date of contract award.

Pre-Award Sample A pre-award sample, Certificates of Compliance and laboratory test results may be requested after bid closing.

Viewing Sample An RCMP viewing sample will be provided to bidders who are requested to provide a pre-award sample. The viewing sample must be used for guidance of the manufacturer in all factors not covered by the specification. Variation from the specification may appear in the sample in which case the specification shall govern.

Paper Patterns A base pattern will also be provided to bidders who are requested to submit a pre-award sample. The full set of patterns either in individual sizes or as a graded nest will be provided after contract award.

Canadian Content Policy This requirement is subject to the Canadian Content Policy and is solely limited to Canadian origin goods.

Enquiries To ensure 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 seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid closing date.

E-mail: sylvie.gravel@pwgsc.gc.ca

This PWGSC 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.