RATIONS ALIMENTAIRES INDIVIDUELLES

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: THE WORNICK COMPANY 4700 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI Ohio United States 45242-2808 Nature of Requirements: RETORT POUCHES

1. Definition of requirement

The Department of National Defense (DND) has a requirement is to supply Entrées, Fruits and Desserts in accordance with Department of National Defence (DND) D-85-001-069/SF-002 dated 92-06-26, Specification for Meat, Poultry, Fruit and Baked Dessert Products in Retort Pouches. Items are required for the production of an operational meal pack for Canadian Forces Personnel serving overseas as well as in Canada.

To ensure a shelf life of a minimum of 3 years, it is required that manufacturers be subjected to the most rigorous quality controls. All ingredients shall be of the latest production except for dry ingredients which do not deteriorate as rapidly with time. Fruit shall be from the current year crop harvest. All thermally processed pouches shall be of the latest possible production from the date of delivery.

Items Quantity

Hash Brown and Bacon 40,000 pouches Scalloped Potatoes and Ham 20,000 pouches Chicken Pesto Pasta 100,032 pouches Turkey Stew 30,016 pouches Sloppy Joe 60,032 pouches Mango Peach Applesauce 150,048 pouches Strawberry Applesauce 100,032 pouches Tortillas 110,048 pouches Corn Bread 40,000 pouches

2. Trade Agreements

Trade Agreement Exemptions - Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 89 is exempt from the provisions of WTO-AGP and NAFTA (as per Appendix I, Annex 1 and Annex 1001.1b-1, Goods, General Provisions, Section B respectively) but is subject to AIT. However, this procurement is subject to the National Security Exception and is excluded from the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) in accordance with Article 1804, in support of Canada's military operations.

3. Tendering Strategy

Historically only Wornick Foods from Cincinnati, Ohio has shown interest in providing these types of meals. Since Baxter Corporation is the only other pre-qualified supplier, Canada is issuing an ACAN to offer an opportunity to challenge our tendering strategy.

4. Required Delivery

Deliveries are to start August 5, 2013 and are to be completed by October 4, 2013.

5. Name and location of proposed contractor

The Wornick Company 4701 Creek Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-2808 USA

6. Statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves capable and available to provide the services/goods described herein may submit a statement of capabilities to provide the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities must be submitted to:

Melanie Mitchell Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Portage III 6A2 11 Laurier Street Gatineau QC K1A 0S5 Tel: 819-956-4035 Fax: 819-956-5454

melanie.mitchell@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.