RFI Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle (ULCV)

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RFI - Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle (ULCV)

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is seeking information on an new capability involving acquisition of ultra-light combat vehicles (ULCV's) to support the Department of National Defence (DND). Refer to the attached document for complete details on this Request for Information (RFI).

The objective of the RFI is to share DND's requirement and seek feedback from Industry on potential options to meet Canadian Armed Force needs and associated capability, schedule and cost as requested under Section 6 of the RFI document. This is the first step of an Industry Engagement process where the ULCV project will be seeking initial input on availability of technology, ability for industry to deliver and cost estimates for the initial acquisition of the required ULCV capability.

To augment the information being requested in this RFI, there will be an industry equipment demonstration to provide an opportunity for DND to view the vehicles and allow Industry to present its equipment in an interactive environment. Participation in this activity is voluntary and non-participation will not prejudice the follow-on procurement. The demonstrations will take place during the week of 19 October 2015. The demonstrations will be held at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario. Respondents who wish to be selected for participation in this engagement will do so at their own expense and will not be reimbursed for any of their expenses.

Respondents interested in participating in the demonstration must complete the matrix at Annex B to this document. All information provided at Annex B must be returned no later than September 14, 2015 and must be certified by an authorized representative of the company. Participation at the Equipment Demonstration will be limited to five (5) respondents and will be considered on a first response basis. In order to be invited to participate at the Equipment Demonstration the Canadian Armed Forces will verify that participants are able to meet the requirements detailed in Annex B of the RFI.

This is not a bid solicitation. A contract will not result from this activity. This RFI is for information purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Canada. Finally, the Government of Canada will not reimburse any expenses incurred in the preparation of responses to this RFI. 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.