Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
1. REQUIREMENT
This document provides information on the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) need to purchase the following food items for the IMPs:
- Wildberry Crunchy Cereal
- Raisin and Spice Oatmeal
- Banana Oatmeal
- Hamburger Bun
- Raspberry Jam
- Strawberry Jam
- Ketchup
- Hot Sauce
- Coffee - Espresso Roast
- Sports Drinks - Various Flavours
- Tropical Trail Mix
- Cranberry Maple Trail Mix
- Peanut Butter Banana Trail Mix
- Beef Jerky - Teriyaki
Each year, the National Combat Ration Program (NCRP) produces IMPs that are used for training exercises, deployed operations or in emergency situations when the situation does not permit the use of fresh rations. The IMPs consist of various food and non-food items packaged in an overwrap bag.
The IMP components are shipped to the Assembler. Their task consists of inserting all the individual components inside the overwrap. The combat ration assembly process begins in the first days of each calendar year. All combat ration component contracts state a specific delivery period to ensure timely receipt and inspection of all components. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient product to sustain the first assembly period and maintain the assembly line.
2. TRADE AGREEMENTS
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
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.
