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:
Requirement
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the supply and delivery of the following retort pouch meals as part of the National Combat Ration Program (NCRP).
Background
Each year, the National Combat Ration Program (NCRP) produces Individual Meal Packs (IMPs) that are used for training exercises, deployed operations or in emergency situations when the use of fresh rations is not possible. The IMPs consist of various food and non-food items packaged in an overwrap bag.
The IMP components are shipped to the Assembler whose task consists of inserting all the individual components inside the overwrap. The combat ration assembly process begins in the spring and occurs each calendar year. All combat ration component contracts state a specific delivery period to ensure timely receipt and inspection of all components.
Trade Agreements
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Canadian Content
The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.
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.
