LOI for Op Clothing & Footwear

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of Department of National Defence (DND), is examining a requirement for Operational Clothing and Footwear for the Canadian Forces. The aim is to maximize the available efficiencies in the acquisition and management of DND's operational clothing, individual equipment and footwear while being supportive of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Canadian clothing, textile and footwear industries.

The purpose of this Letter of Interest is to inform suppliers that a requirement of this nature and scope is being prepared and DND/PWGSC will hold industry days that will include "one on one" confidential discussions. Industry days will be held at a time and location to be determined, once industry feed back has been reviewed and the number of interested individuals is known. All enquiries and other communications related to this Letter of Interest shall be directed exclusively to the PWGSC Contracting Authority by email at robert.picco@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca. In order to accommodate administration and scheduling, suppliers interested in attending a "one-on-one" meeting are asked to confirm their presence by email at the above address by no later than May 31, 2013. Late requests and/or last minute request for a "one-on-one" meeting will be accommodated subject to administration and scheduling constraints.

This Letter of Interest is neither a call for tenders nor a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no agreement or contract for the procurement of the services stated above will be entered into solely as a result of this Letter of Interest. It in no way constitutes a commitment by PWGSC, and PWGSC will not assume any costs in relation to the suppliers' participation in the industry days. Any and all expenses incurred by suppliers pursuing this opportunity are at the suppliers' sole risk and expense.

The Letter of Interest will not be used to create a list of suppliers to be invited to bid on a future potential solicitation for this requirement. Similarly, participation in the industry days is not a condition or prerequisite for participation in any subsequent solicitation. 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.