COVERALL, FLAME RESISTANT

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Paper Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Amendment No. 001 is raised to advise that the closing date has been extended to November 27, 2012.

----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Requirement: The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for Coveralls, Flame Resistant in accordance with the DND Manufacturing Data DSSPM 2-6-87-3600 dated May 7, 2010 last amended June 7, 2012, the Design Data List DDL-8486-123399 and the sealed patterns. The sealed patterns shall constitute the standard in regards to any properties not specified in the Manufacturing Data.

Firm Quantity Item 1 - quantity 1,055 ea NSN 8405-20-001-3600 Coverall, Naval Boarding Party, Flame Resistant, Navy Blue, Type I (various regular sizes)

Item 2 - quantity 713 ea NSN 8405-20-001-0848 Coverall, Naval Boarding Party, Flame Resistant, Tan, Type II (various regular sizes).

Estimated Quantity: The requirement also includes an estimated quantity for special sizes to be ordered on an "as & when requested" basis. The estimated quantity is for a total of 50 units distributed amongst Navy Blue and Tan coveralls.

The estimated quantity (special sizes) may be ordered by DND on an "as & when requested" basis for a period of 24 months from the effective date of the contract. Special size is defined as those sizes outside the realm of the scale of measurements.

Options: This requirement also includes two (2) options to purchase an additional quantity as follows:

Option 1: for a maximum of 1,768 units exercisable for a period of 12 months from the date of contract award.

Option 2: for a maximum of 1,768 units exercisable for a period of 24 months from the date of contract award.

Delivery: It is requested that delivery be complete by March 31, 2013. The firm quantity is to be delivered to the Canadian Forces Supply Depots in Edmonton, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec. The estimated quantity (special size) may be delivered to various destinations across Canada.

Pre-Award Sample The bidder must submit pre-award samples, Certificates of Compliance and/or test results from an independent accredited laboratory with the bid.

Paper Patterns The paper pattern for size 7040 will be provided to the bidders for the production of the pre-award sample.

DND will provide paper patterns for all sizes for the production. Paper patterns for special size garments is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Government Supplied Material: Canada will provide insignias for the manufacture of the items. Quantity of 1 insignia per coverall.

8455-21-855-4637 Insignia, Canada Flag, CF, Attachment Method: Sew-on, Colour Red and White

8455-20-001-7020 Insignia, Canada Flag, CF, Attachment Method: Sew-on, Colour Beige

Technical Data: The Manufacturing Data DSSPM 2-6-87-3600 will automatically be issued to firms who will order the bid document via Merx. The Design Data List 8486-123399 (which includes the paper pattern for size 7040) will be forwarded to firms, under separate cover from the Department of National Defence, upon request for the bid documentation via Merx. Therefore, it is imperative that this request for bid documentation be done as soon as possible to ensure timely receipt of the associated technical data. If bidders do not receive the technical data, they must contact the contracting officer. However, the Crown shall not be held responsible for untimely release of technical data, since the technical package and sealed patterns shall be available for viewing at the following Department of Public Works and Government Services Regional Offices: Montreal, QUÉ; Québec, QUÉ; Mississauga, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Edmonton, ALTA. and Vancouver, BC, and at DND, Gatineau Quebec.

Canadian Content Policy This requirement is subject to the Canadian Content Policy and is solely limited to Canadian origin goods.

Enquiries To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least 7 calendar days prior to the bid closing date.

E-mail: sylvie.gravel@pwgsc.gc.ca

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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.