PHAOS & OXCOM SYSTEMS FOR DND

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: AIRBORNE SYSTEMS CANADA LTD. 35 Wilson Ave. BELLEVILLE Ontario Canada K8P1R7 Nature of Requirements: Parachute High Altitude Oxygen Systems (PHAOS) and Parachute Oxygen Console Systems (OXCON) for the Department of National Defence

W6399-13EC48/A Handa, Shashi Telephone No. - (819) 956-7905 Fax No. - (819) 956-4717

The Department of National Defence(DND) has identified a requirement for the supply of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Parachute High Altitude Systems (PHAOS), quantity 54 each, and Parachute Oxygen Console Systems (OXCON), quantity 6 each, to augment its current establishment. The required parts are identified as "No Substitute" to meet the established airworthiness certifications. The purpose of this ACAN is to signal the Government's intention to award a contract for these goods to Airborne Systems Canada Limited (ASCL). Before awarding a contract, however, the Government would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period.

If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected supplier.

DELIVERABLES: The Contractor shall deliver the following within ninety (90) days of Contract Award:

The Contractor shall deliver the following within ninety (90) days of Contract Award:

(a) Quantity fifty-four (54) PHAOS in accordance with Section 3.1;

(a) Quantity six (6) OXCON systems in accordance with Section 3.2; and

(b) Operator/maintenance manuals in accordance with Section 2.1.

2.1 The contractor shall provide operator/maintenance manuals, in English, to DND as follows:

(a) one hard copy and one electronic copy (MS Word or PDF Format) of the Operators Manual with each device.

(b) one hard copy of the Maintenance Manual with each device. The maintenance manual is to include all first and second line repairs of the device, including illustrated parts lists in a top-down breakdown format with the following information:

I) Parts descriptions; II) Manufacturer's part numbers; III) Source of supply; and IV) NATO Stock Number, if available.

1.0 3.0 REQUIREMENTS 1.01. PHAOS Each PHAOS shall include the following:

(a) Quantity one (1) Airborne Systems Inc. MBU-12P Mask Assembly in sizes as follows: i. Size Short: Part Number 603810-5 = 9 each; ii. Size Regular: Part Number 603810-6 = 30 each; iii. Size Long: Part Number 603810-7 = 9 each; and iv. Size Extra-Long: Part Number 603810-8 = 6 each;

(b) Quantity one (1) Airborne Systems Inc. S-120, 120 cubic inch, Oxygen Supply System (part number 603200-0).

1.02. OXCON System Each OXCON system shall include quantity one (1) Airborne Systems Inc. Oxygen Console Assembly, 6-man (part number 605400-0).

1.01. Warranty The Contractor shall provide a warranty on the key control system against manufacturer's defects for a period of at least one (1) year, including parts and labour, at no additional cost to DND.

APPENDIX 1 - OPTIONAL PROCUREMENTS

DND is under no obligation to purchase addition Oxygen Systems. Should DND decide to exercise options with fourty-eight (48) months of Contract Award, the Contractor shall deliver the following within ninety (90) days of receipt of order:

(a) Up to quantity fifty-four (54) PHAOS;

(b) Up to quantity six (6) OXCON systems; and

(c) Operator/maintenance manuals.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

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The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

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