MACHINE GUN SWING MOUNT

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: MACHINE GUN SWING MOUNT

W8476-134418/A Brisard, Pascale Telephone No. - (819) 956-0598 ( ) Fax No. - (819) 956-0648

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to procure 1793 units of a turret mounted Machine Gun Swing Mount (MGSM) for Light Armoured Vehicle III (LAV III) 25 MM Turrets. This procurement also includes an irrevocable option to procure up to 207 additional units of the MGSM any time within the performance of the Contract. This requirement does not include a requirement in terms of resources nor timeline for design, development nor testing.

The proposed MGSM must be based on a proven technology, which has been designed, tested and trialed as well as fielded on a Military vehicle. The proposed Contractor must provide the MGSM in accordance with the Requirement at Annex "A" and its appendices included in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document. The requirement also includes provision of Special Tooling if required for the 1st line maintenance and the supply of Interim Spare Parts to support the equipment for the first two (2) years of use from the date of the MGSM delivery.

Delivery of all units is requested by March 31, 2015.

As part of the Technical Bid, the Bidder must provide two (2) samples of the proposed Machine Gun Swing Mount. The two (2) samples must be submitted with the bid by bid closing date to Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) BID RECEIVING UNIT address on page 1 of the solicitation.

A capability demonstration of the sample by the Bidder is required as part of the technical evaluation process. This in person demonstration of the sample capability by the Bidder shall be at the Bidder's own expenses.

There will be no direct payment by Canada for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposals and samples resulting from this RFP. The samples can be returned to the Bidder upon written request to the Contracting Authority. Such request must be made within 30 days of Award Notice. Canada will not be responsible for any damage or alterations to the samples as a result of the evaluation and testing.

All enquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Authority no later ten (10) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

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.