FRONT END LOADER

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements: FRONT END LOADER

W8476-134085/B

Benoît Paquin Telephone: (819) 956-3966 Facsimile: (819) 956-5227 Email: benoit.paquin@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date and to provide questions and answers to potential bidders as follows:

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Question: Solicitation # W8476-134085/B Configuration D has not included as an attachment any loader mounted snow blowers. Please confirm if a Snow Blower Unit is required for Yellowknife NWT (Configuration D).

Answer: Configuration D requires a Snow Blower Control Interface that is capable of operating a Tenco TCS172 (VIN Number: TCS172LMM3126BATAAC) which is currently owned by DND and stationed in Yellowknife, NWT. No additional Snow Blower Units are required to support Configuration D.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

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All other terms and conditions remain the same. -----------------------------------------------------

This procurement is subject to the Tlicho Land Claims Agreement.

This procurement is set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business.

This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses.

Further to Article 1802 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement.

The Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase one (1) Front End Loader and ancillary items in accordance with the Purchase Description for Loader, Scoop Type, 4 x 4, dated 2012-11-19, and at Annex A - Pricing. The Front End Loader is to be delivered at the location below by March 28, 2013.

Configuration D - Quantity one (1) at Canadian Forces Northern Area, Headquarter Yellowknife, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

The requirement includes an option to purchase up to one (1) Front End Loader and ancillary items to be exercised within twelve (12) months from the effective date of contract.

Debriefings

After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of notification that their bid was unsuccessful. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person. 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.