MODIFICATION KIT, VEHICULAR EQUIP.

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Diskette Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: MODIFICATION KIT, VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT

W8486-136771/B

Shazia Khan Telephone No.: (819) 956-7345 Fax No.: (819) 956-5227 Email: shazia.khan@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items mentioned below. The delivery is requested at: Canadian Forces Supply Depots CFSD Montreal (Québec) by September 3, 2013. _________________________________

AMENDMENT 003

This amendment is raised to provide questions and answers to potential bidders as follows:

Question: With reference to item #2 on the subject solicitation. Part #B51007-000 has items that are referenced to note 2 on page 8 of 33. Are these items to be procured by DND or are we to supply them?

Answer: All note 2 on drawing B51007-000 will have to be provided by the Contractor.

Question: Some of the drawings on the CD are blurry and cannot be read. Can DND supply clearer drawings?

Answer:Yes, clearer drawings can be provided. Please provide drawing numbers.

Question: With reference to item #1 of the subject solicitation. Part #B51007-500 item #'s 2, 3, and 4 drawings were not supplied. Are we not to supply these parts?

Answer: Drawings are not provided because the Intellectual Property rights are owned by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). These parts are to be supplied by the Contractor.

Question: Will parts that have cage code 19207 be supplied by DND? If not, how do we procure them?

Answer: No, they will no be supplied by DND. It is the responsibility of the contractor to supply and procure these items.

Question: Regarding Solicitation W8486-136771/B I would like to know if Item 2 Grouser Rack Assy P/N B20105-008-1 is required. This item is needed when the vehicle has steel tracks and the entire fleet has been converted to rubber track. The M113 TA has told us to remove the grouser rack some time ago.

Answer: No, the grouser rack is not required.

Question: Will parts that are noted as GSM on page 30 of B51007-000 be supplied by DND?

Answer: Items marked as GSM do not need to be provided by the Contractor. They will not be provided to the contract by DND. DND will be responsible of procuring and installing these items after the final delivery from the Contractor.

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _________________________________

AMENDMENT 002

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

Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: at 02:00pm on 2013-08-01

Insert: at 02:00pm on 2013-08-15

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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AMENDMENT 001

This amendment is raised to modify the information in the Request for Proposal:

Delete: A copy of the DDL, drawings, and specifications will be automatically forwarded to all suppliers who request the bid solicitation package by the Director Supply Chain Operations, DSCO, Printing Bureau. If suppliers have not received the documents at least ten (10) calendar days prior to bid closing date, suppliers should communicate with the Contracting Authority.

Insert: To order a copy of the DDL, drawings, and specifications, bidders must contact the Contracting Authority and provide their full mailing address. If bidders have not received the documents at least ten (10) calendar days prior to bid closing date, bidders should communicate with the Contracting Authority.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Item Description

Item 1, GSIN:N2590, NSN:2590200070274, MODIFICATION KIT, VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS, Part No.: B51007-500, NSCM/CAGE: 36221 Quantity: 4, Unit of Issue: KT

END ITEM IDENTIFICATION>M113 A3/CDN - W/REMOTE WEAPONS SYSTEM - MRT - MOBILE REPAIR TEAM|COMPONENT QUANTITY>KIT CONTAINS APPROX. 239 PIECES TOTAL|COMPONENT DOCUMENT ORIGIN>INDUSTRIAL|DOCUMENT SOURCE>36221, DEW ENGINEERING|DOCUMENT TYPE>MFR DRAWING|DOCUMENT

IDENTIFICATION>B51007-500|PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY>PROCUREMENT KIT, ELECTRICAL, MRT,

Item 2, GSIN:N2540, NSN:2540200070286, MODIFICATION KIT, VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS, Part No.: B51007-000, NSCM/CAGE: 36221 Quantity:4, Unit of Issue: KT

END ITEM NAME>PROCUREMENT KIT, STOWAGE, M113A3/CDN MRT (MOBILE REPAIR TEAM)|SPECIAL FEATURES>APPROX. 741 ITEMS,

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.