Healthy Recipe Development for RCN

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence (DND), and specifically the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), has a requirement to add new healthier recipes to their existing list of recipes, in an effort to improve health without reducing the positive effect food has on morale onboard a ship at sea. The work will involve recipe development and submission in accordance with DND standards. This requirement is intended to result in the award of a contract for forty (40) recipes to be delivered to the RCN within twelve (12) months of contract award, with an option period of twelve (12) for an additional forty (40) recipes. MANDATORY CRITERIA MA1: The Bidder must provide five (5) unique* full recipes, which meet the following criteria: a. Each recipe must follow formatting found in the Statement of Work (template to be provided) b. Each recipe’s nutritional content must meet the standards listed in the Statement of Work c. Each recipe must be provided in both official languages (English & French). *Unique is defined as not being a duplicate recipe submission, and not being a sub-recipe (i.e. sauce, side dish, etc.) MA2: The Bidder must demonstrate the ability to produce recipes in both official languages, with no grammar mistakes (English & French). For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation, in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants. The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.