Casters

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Caster, Rigid/Swivel

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase Casters to be used for engine/transmission repair and replacement in support of the Army Tank Replacement Project and as spare parts for stock replenishment.

Background: Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton has been tasked to support Army requirements for 11 Leopard 2A4 powerpack dolly as part of the Army Tank Replacement Project. On the Leopard Tank dolly assembly drawings, qty 4 Wheels or equivalent are required (two fixed caster and 2 swivel casters). Design team modified Original NATO design to fit unique Canadian requirements but maintained as much of the original design including dolly wheels due to proven capability within NATO/CF. Project required parts as per design plus 2 spare wheels for the fixed and the swivel style as part of this contract. Item Description: Item 1: Qty 20 each of: SCY125-A84L-URRX2-TB-15 1/2OH, or equivalent. Swivel Double Wheel Caster, 12''x5'' Molded Urethane - TB Overall Height of the Caster 15 1/2", weight capacity 12,500 lbs Item 2: Qty 20 each of: RCY125-A84L-URRX2-TB-15 1/2OH, or equivalent. Fixed Double Wheel Caster, 12''x5'' Molded Urethane - TB Overall Height of the Caster 15 1/2", weight capacity 12,500 lbs

Limited Tendering Reasons

The following limited tendering reasons are invoked under the

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) - Article 506.12.a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016.2.d

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.