RATIONS-1ST BATTALION NS HIGHLANDER

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: RATIONS 1 NOVA SCOTIA HGHLANDERS(N)

W010X-14B106/A Gillis, Floyd Telephone No. - (902) 496-5566 Fax No. - (902) 496-5016

The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North) will be conducting a series on exercises and courses in the 2013/2014 fiscal year in the Truro area. In support of these events, rations must be procured locally during that period because of the inconvenience of the distance of local Canadian Forces kitchen.

The period for this requirement is September 13th, 2014 to April 19th 2015.

The contractor shall acquire, prepare, and cook sufficient quantities of quality, wholesome food items to feed entitled personnel meals as outlined herein, and in accordance with Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Using meal and menu mix forecasting techniques, adequate quantities of each item shall be prepared to ensure that, as much as possible, the last diner has the same choice as the first. Serving sizes shall meet Standard Portion Sizes detailed herein. In addition to standard meal service, there is a requirement for a variety of different types of meals and services to meet operational and training requirements and social occasions. These include meals served in the Contractor's dining facilities, meals prepared and packaged for pick up in both bag-style and hotbox style, snacks, and a formal Christmas Dinner (120 diners).

The solicitation document contains complete details on the requirement, the bid evaluation and the contractor selection method.

This office provides services to the public in 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.