GUARD,SPLASH,VEHICULAR

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: GUARD,SPLASH,VEHICULAR

This amendment 001 is raised to provide Questions and Answers received from a Bidder:

Q.1. At line item #1: Vehicular splash guard NSN: 2540-21-906-3162 Are there any drawings available this? If not if size and dimensions with material type can be provided it would be appreciated.

A.1. No drawings available, the only info that we can provide is from the CGCS description:

DESIGN TYPE: RUBBER

SHAPE: STRAIGHT

OVERALL LENGTH: 490.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL

MOUNTING ATTACHMENT: INCLUDED

SPECIAL FEATURES: LEFT-HAND APPLICATION

Q.2 At line item #9: Single leg wire rope assembly NSN: 4010-21-907-6246 would it be acceptable for the wire rope to only have a MBS of 79600 lbs?

A.2 Minimum breaking strenght of 82,500.00 pounds is mandatory, this is a safety element and will not be waived.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged _________________________________________________________________ _____________

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below for delivery by April 30, 2013 to Canadian Forces Supply Depots in Montreal, Quebec and Edmonton, Alberta.

Technical Evaluation Procedures

Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria - Part Number and NSCM/CAGE Bidders must indicate the Part Number and the NSCM/CAGE they are offering. Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria - Substitute Products Bidders proposing a substitute product must meet the following criteria:

In order to be considered for the evaluation of a substitute product, Bidders must provide all required technical information (as detailed in Part 3, Section I, of this RFP) to demonstrate their technical compliance and to confirm form, fit, function, quality and performance of these substitute products.

Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria - Replaced Part Numbers from the OEM Bidders proposing a replaced part number must meet the following criteria:

In order to be considered for the acceptance of a replaced part number (superseded or obsolete), Bidders must provide:

a. proof by submitting a copy of a Certificate of Conformity from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) providing justification/explanation that the part numbers are a replacement of the OEM parts specified herein and are equivalent in form, fit, function, quality and performance to the OEM's parts specified herein; or

b. all required technical information (as detailed in Part 3, Section I, of this RFP) to demonstrate their technical compliance and to confirm form, fit, function, quality and performance of these replaced part numbers.

Item Description

Line1, GSIN:N2540, NSN:2540219063162, GUARD,SPLASH,VEHICULAR, Quantity:240, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:407-010-109-069, NSCM:0CHW9

Line2, GSIN:N2540, NSN:2540219063162, GUARD,SPLASH,VEHICULAR, Quantity:360, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:407-010-109-069, NSCM:0CHW9

Line3, GSIN:N4720, NSN:4720219063345, HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC, Quantity:40, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:9013445, NSCM:0CHW9

Line4, GSIN:N4720, NSN:4720219063345, HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC, Quantity:60, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:9013445, NSCM:0CHW9

Line5, GSIN:N2510, NSN:2510219063636, SIDE RACK,VEHICLE BODY, Quantity:20, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:407 282 113 053-1, NSCM:0CHW9

Line6, GSIN:N2510, NSN:2510219063636, SIDE RACK,VEHICLE BODY, Quantity:30, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:407 282 113 053-1, NSCM:0CHW9

Line7, GSIN:N4720, NSN:4720219064872, HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC, Quantity:15, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:2350647, NSCM:0CHW9

Line8, GSIN:N4720, NSN:4720219064872, HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC, Quantity:45, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:2350647, NSCM:0CHW9 Line9, GSIN:N4010, NSN:4010219076246, WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG, Quantity:15, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:9048194, NSCM:0CHW9

Line10, GSIN:N4010, NSN:4010219076246, WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,SINGLE LEG, Quantity:52, Unit of Issue:Each, Part Number:9048194, NSCM:0CHW9

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.