Ruggedized travel cases and backpacks with foam inserts for the transport of Information Management/ Information Technology (IM/IT) equipment for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Deployable Networks.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Ruggedized travel cases and backpacks with foam inserts for the transport of Information Management/ Information Technology (IM/IT) equipment for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Deployable Networks. The Department of National Defence's (DND), 7 Comm Group, J6 Deployed Services Section, as the design authority for the CAF deployed networks, requires the purchase of ruggedized travel cases and backpacks including foam inserts which will be used in office and hotel environments, as well as deployed onboard both military and commercial vessels. The resulting contract will include initial deliverables, and optional deliverables for a period until 31 March 2022.  Delivery of the items is within Ottawa, Ontario. Detailed specifications of the required cases can be found at Annex “A” of the attached Request For Proposal. Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid. Nature of Requirement: The 7 Comm Group, J6 DSS requires a multi-year contract, providing ruggedized travel cases and backpacks with foam inserts. The resulting contract will include initial and optional deliverables during the contract period. Delivery Date: 31 March 2020 Competitive Procurement Strategy: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements. File Number: W8474-207946 The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.