NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENTFor information, please contact the contracting authority:Victor Shepstone, DLP 5••••••••@••••••.••.caThe Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase Qty five (5) x Tractor Loader Backhoe and ancillary items, including training, in accordance with the Purchase Description Supply Arrangement for Tractor Loader Backhoe, Group 1, Configuration B.This bid solicitation process is open only to suppliers holding a Supply Arrangement (SA) under the Request (RFSA) E60HS-19BCKH/A. If you wish to become a pre-qualified supplier under this RFSA, refer to: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-noti… .As a requirement of the SA, this notice is published on Buyandsell.gc.ca for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days.The requested delivery date for the above-mentioned goods is on or before 120 days ARO.There is no security requirement associated with this requirement.The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.