Trade Agreement: NONE
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:
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION(RFI)
The Department of National Defence Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management (DSSPM) has a requirement to procure new Patrol Packs. These packs must be Commercial off the Shelf or Military off the Shelf in design and be compatible with the current suite of equipment for the Army at large as well as the Light Forces. The intention is to procure a firm quantity of 1,000 packs, with potential for up to 20,000 packs over 5 years, for use by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
This RFI is intended to support a purchase for stock replenishment and sustainment.
The objectives of this RFI are:
a. To gain a clear understanding of the different types of commercial off the shelf or military off the shelf products available for purchase.
b. To gain industry insight and determine the feasibility and appropriateness of the requirements listed in section 7 below.
c. To gain an understanding of the current and future capabilities of the industry, and to acknowledge any questions or concerns they might have.
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.
