Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
This amendment is issued to delete the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and replace it with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA),
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Requirement:
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for Liners for the Patrol Jacket, for the Inclement Parka and for the Inclement Trousers. The liners must be manufactured in accordance with the RCMP Specifications listed below, the patterns and the viewing samples.
- G.S.1045-299 dated 2017-06-22 for the Liner, Patrol Jacket;
- G.S.1045-315 dated 2017-06-22 for the Liner, Inclement Parka; and
- G.S.1045-356 dated 2017-06-22 for the Liner, Inclement Trousers.
Firm quantity:
Item 1 - Liner, Patrol Jacket - 1,155 units
Item 2 - Liner, Inclement Parka - 730 units
Estimated quantity ("as and when requested"):
Item 3 - Liner, Patrol Jacket (regular sizes) - 500 units
Item 4 - Liner, Inclement Parka (regular sizes) -500 units
Item 5 - Liner, Inclement Trousers (regular sizes) - 2,000 units
Item 6 - Liner, Patrol Jacket (special sizes) - 100 units
Item 7 - Liner, Inclement Parka (special sizes) - 50 units
Item 8 - Liner, Inclement Trousers (special sizes) - 50 units
The estimated quantities may be ordered on an "as & when requested" basis by the RCMP for a period of 48 months from the effective date of the contract. Canada is not obliged to request any such goods and the quantity of ?as and when requested? goods is only an approximation of requirements.
Special size is defined as those sizes outside the realm of the scale of measurements.
Options
This requirement also includes two (2) options to purchase an additional quantity as follows:
Option 1: for a maximum of 1,400 units exercisable for a period of 24 months from the date of contract award.
Option 2: for a maximum of 1,400 units exercisable for a period of 36 months from the date of contract award.
Pre-Award Sample and Supporting Documentation
Pre-award samples, Component samples, Certificates of Compliance and laboratory test results are requested with the bid.
Viewing Samples & Paper Patterns
Upon request of the bidder, RCMP viewing samples and base patterns will be provided only to the bidders who will be providing pre-award samples. It is imperative that the request for viewing samples and base pattern be done within 10 calendar days from solicitation posting date to ensure timely receipt. Any delay in submitting a request does not constitute a reason to request an extension to the bid closing date.
The viewing samples must be used for guidance of the manufacturer in all factors not covered by the specification. Variation from the specification may appear in the samples in which case the specification and pattern shall govern.
The full set of patterns either in individual sizes or as a graded nest will be provided after contract award.
Contract Financial Security
If bid is accepted, the Bidder may be required to provide contract financial security in the amount of up to ten percent (10%) of the contract price.
Canadian Content Policy
This requirement is subject to the Canadian Content Policy and is limited to Canadian origin goods.
Enquiries
To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid closing date.
E-mail: s••••••••@•••••.••.ca
This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages.
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.
