REPAIR & OVERHAUL - POWER TAKEOFF

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama 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: REPAIR & OVERHAUL - POWER TAKEOFF

W8486-137623/A

Dominic Forcier Telephone: (819) 956-3951 Facsimile: (819) 956-5227 Email: dominic.forcier@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Amendment 008

This amendment 008 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

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Delete: 2014-04-15

Insert: 2014-04-29

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _______________________________________________________ Amendment 007

This amendment 007 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

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Delete: 2014-04-01

Insert: 2014-04-15

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _______________________________________________________ Amendment 006

This amendment 006 is raised to extend the bid closing date and to modify the Evaluation Procedures as follows:

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Delete: 2014-03-18

Insert: 2014-04-01

2. Evaluation Procedures PART 4 - EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF SELECTION

1. Evaluation Procedures Delete (c) The evaluation team will determine first if there are three (3) or more bids with a valid Canadian Content certification. In that event, the evaluation process will be limited to the bids with the certification; otherwise, all bids will be evaluated. If some of the bids with a valid certification are declared non-responsive, or are withdrawn, and less than three responsive bids with a valid certification remain, the evaluation will continue among those bids with a valid certification. If all bids with a valid certification are subsequently declared non-responsive, or are withdrawn, then all the other bids received will be evaluated.

Insert (c) The evaluation team will determine first if there are two (2) or more bids with a valid Canadian Content certification. In that event, the evaluation process will be limited to the bids with the certification; otherwise, all bids will be evaluated. If some of the bids with a valid certification are declared non-responsive, or are withdrawn, and less than two responsive bids with a valid certification remain, the evaluation will continue among those bids with a valid certification. If all bids with a valid certification are subsequently declared non-responsive, or are withdrawn, then all the other bids received will be evaluated.

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _______________________________________________________

Amendment 005

This amendment 005 is raised to amend the Request for Proposal as follows:

1. Request for Proposal

TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS

Delete: 1. Mandatory Certifications Required Precedent to Contract Award

Insert: 1. Certifications Required Precedent to Contract Award

PART 2 - BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions

Delete: The 2003 (2013-06-01) Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements, are incorporated by reference into and form part of the bid solicitation.

Insert: The 2003 (2014-03-01) Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements, are incorporated by reference into and form part of the bid solicitation.

PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS Delete in its entirety.

Insert: PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS

Bidders must provide the required certifications and associated information to be awarded a contract.

The certifications provided by bidders to Canada are subject to verification by Canada at all times. Canada will declare a bid non-responsive, or will declare a contractor in default in carrying out any of its obligations under the Contract, if any certification made by the Bidder is found to be untrue whether made knowingly or unknowingly, during the bid evaluation period or during the contract period.

The Contracting Authority will have the right to ask for additional information to verify the Bidder's certifications. Failure to comply and to cooperate with any request or requirement imposed by the Contracting Authority may render the bid non-responsive or constitute a default under the Contract.

1. Certifications Required Precedent to Contract Award

1.1 Integrity Provisions - Associated Information By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder and its Affiliates are in compliance with the provisions as stated in Section 01 Integrity Provisions - Bid of Standard Instructions 2003. The associated information required within the Integrity Provisions will assist Canada in confirming that the certifications are true.

1.2 Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Bid Certification By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder, and any of the Bidder's members if the Bidder is a Joint Venture, is not named on the Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity "FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid" list (http://www.labour.gc.ca/eng/standards_equity/eq/emp/fcp/list/ine lig.shtml) available from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Labour's website.

Canada will have the right to declare a bid non-responsive if the Bidder, or any member of the Bidder if the Bidder is a Joint Venture, appears on the "FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid" list at the time of contract award.

2. Additional Certifications Precedent to Contract Award and Certifications Required with the Bid Bidders must submit the certifications as provided below:

2.1 Additional Certifications Precedent to Contract Award The certifications listed below should be completed and submitted with the bid but may be submitted afterwards. If any of these required certifications is not completed and submitted as requested, the Contracting Authority will so inform the Bidder and provide the Bidder with a time frame within which to meet the requirement. Failure to comply with the request of the Contracting Authority and meet the requirement within that time period will render the bid non-responsive.

2.2 Status and Availability of Resources The Bidder certifies that, should it be awarded a contract as a result of the bid solicitation, every individual proposed in its bid will be available to perform the Work as required by Canada's representatives and at the time specified in the bid solicitation or agreed to with Canada's representatives. If for reasons beyond its control, the Bidder is unable to provide the services of an individual named in its bid, the Bidder may propose a substitute with similar qualifications and experience. The Bidder must advise the Contracting Authority of the reason for the substitution and provide the name, qualifications and experience of the proposed replacement. For the purposes of this clause, only the following reasons will be considered as beyond the control of the Bidder: death, sickness, maternity and parental leave, retirement, resignation, dismissal for cause or termination of an agreement for default.

If the Bidder has proposed any individual who is not an employee of the Bidder, the Bidder certifies that it has the permission from that individual to propose his/her services in relation to the Work to be performed and to submit his/her résumé to Canada. The Bidder must, upon request from the Contracting Authority, provide a written confirmation, signed by the individual, of the permission given to the Bidder and of his/her availability. Failure to comply with the request may result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

2.1.2 Education and Experience SACC Manual Clause A3010T (2010-08-16) Education and Experience

2.2 Additional Certifications Required with the Bid Bidders must submit the following duly completed certifications with their bid.

2.2.1 Canadian Content Definition SACC Manual clause A3050T (2010-01-11) Canadian Content Definition

2.2.1.2 Canadian Content Certification This procurement is conditionally limited to Canadian services.

Subject to the evaluation procedures contained in the bid solicitation, bidders acknowledge that only bids with a certification that the services offered are Canadian services, as defined in clause A3050T, may be considered.

Failure to provide this certification completed with the bid will result in the services offered being treated as non-Canadian services.

The Bidder certifies that

( ) the services offered are Canadian services as defined in paragraph 4 of clause A3050T.

For more information on how to determine the Canadian content for a mix of goods, a mix of services or a mix of goods and services, consult Annex 3.6.(9), Example 2, of the Supply Manual

PART 7 - RESULTING CONTRACT CLAUSES 3.1 General Conditions

Delete: 2010C (2013-04-25) General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity) apply to and form part of the Contract.

Insert: 2010C (2014-03-01) General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity) apply to and form part of the Contract.

9. Certifications Delete in its entirety.

Insert: 9. Certifications

9.1 Compliance The continuous compliance with the certifications provided by the Contractor in its bid and the ongoing cooperation in providing associated information are conditions of the Contract. Certifications are subject to verification by Canada during the entire period of the Contract. If the Contractor does not comply with any certification, fails to provide the associated information, or if it is determined that any certification made by the Contractor in its bid is untrue, whether made knowingly or unknowingly, Canada has the right, pursuant to the default provision of the Contract, to terminate the Contract for default.

11. Priority of Documents

Delete: (b) 2010C (2013-04-25) General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity);

Insert: (b) 2010C (2014-03-01) General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity);

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. _________________________________________________________________ __

Amendment 004

This amendment 004 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

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Delete: 2014-03-04

Insert: 2014-03-18

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _________________________________________________________________ __

Amendment 003

This amendment 003 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2014-02-18

Insert: 2014-03-04

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _________________________________________________________________ ____

Amendment 002

This amendment 002 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2014-02-04

Insert: 2014-02-18

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _________________________________________________________________ ____

Amendment 001

This amendment 001 is raised to extend the bid closing date as follows:

1. Page 1 Solicitation Closes

Delete: 2014-01-21

Insert: 2014-02-04

All other terms and conditions remain the same. _________________________________________________________________ _

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for repair and overhaul, modification, calibration and reduction to spares of the Canadian Forces Standard Military Pattern (SMP) Vehicle Power Takeoff (PTO) and associated equipment.

This equipment is positioned throughout Canada. Work must be conducted and completed either in Canada at CF locations or at Contractor's plant. The attached statement of work (SOW) defines the work effort required to perform R&O functions. The R&O functions include, but not limited to handling, repairing, overhauling, modifications and upgrades.

The work under this requirement will be carried out for a three (3) years period from the effective date of contract, with an option to extend the contract for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each.

Design Data List (DDL) The requirement contains DDL, drawings and specifications. To order a copy of the DDL, drawings, and specifications, bidders must contact the Contracting Authority by email 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.

Debriefings Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be 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.