CONVERSION OF MILITARY VEHICLES

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: LOI - CONVERSION OF MILITARY VEHICLES

Amendment No. 003 is raised to

A) Clarify questions received during the Letter of Interest (LOI); B) Revise the Footer title at Statement of Work - ANNEXES B, C, D, E, F, G and H; C) Update the Internet Addresses at Statement of Work, ANNEX D, Pages 2 and 11; and D) Revise Annex J, Basis of Payment, to include Table for Option Years 1 and 2

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Amendment Nos. 001 and 002 were raised to

Extend the Solicitation closing date to 2:00 PM EST on 31 May 2012.

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Background The Canadian Forces currently has fifty-one (51) military vehicles (quantities: 5 M113A2s, 28 M109s, 15 C1 Howitzers and 3 Cougars) that are out of commission and have been declared surplus. The objective is to remove the existing residual, unserviceable materiel and carry out specific work in order to convert each of these vehicles into a commemorative monument on an an-and-when-required basis. Quantities: 15 Cougars, 12 Howitzers and other vehicles like the Husky and Grizzly are also scheduled for conversion; however, none has been declared surplus at this time. This Letter of Interest (LOI) document provides the planned directions PWGSC expects to follow as outlined in the attached draft Statement of Work. Purpose of the Letter of Interest The purpose of this LETTER OF INTEREST (LOI) is to communicate the Canadian Forces (CF) requirements and solicit information and feedback from Industry regarding the possible conversion of Military Vehicles into Commemorative Monuments on an "an-and-when-required basis". The information may be used to support the Government of Canada's decision-making process such as finalizing its requirements and determining its procurement strategy. This is not a bid solicitation and no Contract will result directly from this LOI. Potential suppliers of any goods or services described in the LOI should neither reserve stock, facilities, nor allocate resources as a result of any information contained in this LOI. Whether or not any potential supplier responds to this LOI will not preclude them from participating in any future procurement. Participation in this LOI is not a condition or prerequisite for participation in any subsequent draft or final Request For Proposal (RFP). As a result of this LOI there will be no short listing of firms for the purposes of undertaking future work. Enquiries All enquiries, clarification requests and other communications related to this LOI shall be directed in writing only to the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Contracting Authority. Responses to this LOI are to be submitted to the PWGSC Contracting Authority identified below: Contracting Authority Public Works and Government Services Canada Defence and Major Projects Directorate Place du Portage, Phase III, Floor 6C1 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5 Attention: Ms. Edna Baynes

Tel.: (819) 956-0232 Fax.: (819) 956-0648 E-mail: edna.baynes@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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.