Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Nature of Requirements:
1. Request for Information
This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry and is not a bid solicitation. This RFI will not result in the award of any contract, but will result in the creation of a source list of companies that are interested in and allow stakeholders and potential suppliers an opportunity to provide feedback on the ability to provide the requirement as defined below.
2. Background
The technology and use of Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Detector, 3-Way Paper was developed in the 1950’s and early 1960’s at DRDC, is an expedient method for the soldiers to detect liquid CWAs. Chemical agent droplets produce coloured spots on the paper by interacting with the three dyes and the type of CWA is identified by the colour produced. Three dyes integrated into the paper are used to identify three classes of CWAs: H vesicants, V and G nerve agents which produce red, green and yellow coloured spots in the paper, respectively. The paper is supplied in a booklet of 12 adhesive-backed sheets which are applied to any surface including the soldier’s protective wear. The original recipe for the 3-Way Paper remains very successful and continues to be the standard item for the Canadian Armed Forces and seventeen Western Nations.
3. Requirement
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has purchased the 3-Way Paper for many years, however the existing supplier is no longer able to supply the licensed product. The current stocks of the 3-Way Paper are limited to operational use only for the next two years until inventory is depleted. DND will be responsible for applying the following requirements to obtain the 3-Way Paper technical data packages on CD by Directorate of Supply Chain Operations (DSCO): a non-disclosure agreement; proof of Controlled Goods Certificate in accordance with the Controlled Goods Act with Defence Information Services Broker (DISB-PSPC) / Courtier des services d’information de la défense (CSID-PSPC); and security clearance at the level of Enhanced.
Nature and Format of Responses Requested
Respondents are requested to provide their comments, concerns and, where applicable, alternative recommendations regarding how the requirements or objectives described in this RFI could be satisfied. Respondents are also invited to provide comments regarding the content, format and/or organization of any draft documents included in this RFI. Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their responses.
Response Costs
Canada will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this RFI.
Treatment of Responses
Responses will not be formally evaluated. However, the responses received may be used by Canada to develop or modify procurement strategies for near future procurement of the 3-Way Paper. Canada will review all responses received by the RFI closing date. Canada may, in its discretion, review responses received after the RFI closing date.
Review Team
A review team composed of representatives of DND, DRDC and PSPC will review the responses.
Confidentiality
Canada will handle the responses in accordance with the Access to Information Act.
Enquiries
Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating answers to all potential suppliers. However, respondents with questions regarding this RFI may direct their enquiries to:
Contract Authority: Robert Courteau
E-mail Address: R••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Téléphone | Telephone 819-420-5322 Télécopieur | Facsimile 819-956-3814
Submission of Responses
Respondents should send responses electronically via e-mail to the
Contract Authority's address identified herein by the date specified on the front page of the RFI.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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.
