Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
LETTER OF INTEREST
MODULAR PACK SYSTEM
Public Works and Government Services Canada PWGSC is seeking
feedback from industry with respect to a Department of National
Defense requirement for a Modular Pack System (MPS) to replace
the in-service Small Pack and Rucksack. DND wishes to examine
existing Modular Pack Systems for consideration during
development of a draft specification.
General Considerations
The main components of the MPS must be based on Commercial
Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or
Military Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) designs.
The main Packs and Carriers must be readily detachable from the
Suspension System without the use of non-system tools, allowing
the user to reconfigure the MPS for a variety of missions.
The MPS must be comfortable and stable when worn with or without
body-armour (bullet resistant plates in particular), the
Tactical Vest, and the CCMFR.
The MPS should be able to be worn continuously for up to 12
hours without excessive discomfort. Therefore, it must be able
to transfer most of the weight to the user's hips.
The MPS should be sufficiently and easily adjustable to
accommodate a maximum number of users with a minimum number of
Suspension System sizes. It should not require the use of
special sizing tools to properly accommodate different users or
the same user as their size needs change (naturally, or with
different clothing and equipment).
The MPS should provide PALS-compatible attachment surfaces
inside and out where practical.
The MPS design should be an overall balance between comfort,
simplicity, and versatility.
This is not a bid solicitation, and as a result, Canada will not
necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating
answers to all potential suppliers. However, respondents with
questions regarding this notice may direct their enquiries to
the Contracting Authority identified below.
Technical information can be sent in either official language of
Canada.
Elder,Sylvie
Place du Portage, Phase III, 6A2
11 Laurier St./11 rue, Laurier
Gatineau
K1A 0S5
(819) 956-3830
s••••••••@•••••.••.ca
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.
