Véhicule utilitaire léger sur roues - Batteries de stockage

File Number: W8486-228533/AAmendment 004 This amendment is raised to:a. Answer the following question, which was submitted by a supplier.Question 2 In response to subject solicitation,Refer to ANNEX "A"The OEM said this part number comes with two (2) different CCA (Cold Cranking Amps), one is 960 and the other one is 760, could you please advise of the preferred CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) range?Answer to Question 2 The 760 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) is the minimum DND will accept.All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.Amendment 003 This amendment is raised to:a. Change the Solicitation closing time to read "Solicitation Closes At – à: 2:00 PM EST - Eastern Standard Time – On February 24, 2022".All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Amendment 002 This amendment is raised to:a. Make the following modification to Paragraph 2.1 in Part 2 of the RFP; andb. Make the following modification to Paragraph 2.2 in Part 2 of the RFP.a. Paragraph 2.1DELETE IN ITS ENTIRETYAdd new paragraph 2.1 as follows:2.1 Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions All instructions, clauses and conditions identified in the bid solicitation by number, date and title are set out in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/ policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual) issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).Bidders who submit a bid agree to be bound by the instructions, clauses and conditions of the bid solicitation and accept the clauses and conditions of the resulting contract.The 2003 (2020-05-28) Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements, are incorporated by reference into and form part of the bid solicitation with the following modifications:a) Section 2, Procurement Business Number, is deleted in its entirety.b) Subsection 5.2(d), Submission of Bids, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:Send its bid only to the address specified in the bid solicitation.c) Subsection 5.4, Submission of Bids, is amended as follows:Delete: 60 daysInsert: 90 calendar daysd) Section 6, Late Bids, is deleted in its entirety.e) Section 7, Delayed Bids, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the Contracting Authority has received the entire submission. Misrouting or other electronic delivery issues resulting in late submission of bids will not be accepted.f) Section 8, Transmission by facsimile or by epost Connect, is deleted in its entirety.g) Subsection 20.2, Further Information, is deleted in its entirety.2.1.1 Equivalent Products 1. Products that are equivalent in form, fit, function, quality and performance to the item(s) specified in the bid solicitation will be considered where the Bidder:a) designates the brand name, model and/or part number and NSCM/CAGE of the substitute product.2. Products offered as equivalent in form, fit, function, quality and performance will not be considered if:a) the bid fails to provide all the information requested to allow the Contracting Authority to fully evaluate the equivalency of each substitute product; orSolicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. Buyer ID – Id de l’acheteur W8486-228533/A Amendment No. 002 DLP 5-2-3-1-1C b) the substitute product fails to meet or exceed the mandatory performance criteria specified in the bid solicitation for that item.3. In conducting its evaluation of the bids, Canada may, but will have no obligation to, request Bidders offering a substitute product to provide technical information demonstrating the equivalency (e.g. Drawing, specifications, engineering reports and/or test reports), or to demonstrate that the substitute product is equivalent to the item specified in the bid solicitation, at the sole cost of Bidders, within three (3) calendar days of the request. If the bidder fails to provide the requested information within the specified delay, Canada may declare the bid non-responsive.2.1.2 Equivalent Products and Replacement Part Number from OEM – Samples 1. If the Bidder offers an equivalent product or a replacement part number from the OEM, Canada reserves the right to request a sample from the Bidder in order to determine its equivalency in form, fit, function, quality and performance to the item specified in the bid solicitation.2. The Bidder must, upon request from the Contracting Authority, provide a sample to the Technical Authority, transportation charges prepaid, and without charge to Canada, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of request. The sample submitted by the Bidder will remain the property of Canada and will not be considered as part of the deliverables in any resulting contract. If the sample does not meet the requirement of the bid solicitation or the Bidder fails to comply with the request of the Contracting Authority, the bid will be declared non-responsive.b. Paragraph 2.2DELETE IN ITS ENTIRETYAdd new paragraph 2.2 as follows:2.2 Electronic Submission of Bids a) Bids must be submitted only to the Bid Receiving Mailbox by electronic mail by the date and time indicated on page 1 of the Bid Solicitation. Bids must be received electronically as noted in subparagraph b).b) Electronic Submissions: Individual e-mails exceeding five (5) megabytes, or that includes other factors such as embedded macros and/or links, may be rejected by the DND e-mail system and/or firewall(s) without notice to the Bidder or Contracting Authority. Larger bids may be submitted through more than one e-mail. The Contracting Authority will confirm receipt of documents. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the Contracting Authority has received the entire submission. Bidders should not assume that all documents have been received unless the Contracting Authority confirms receipt of each document. In order to minimize the potential for technical issues, Bidders are requested to allow sufficient time before the closing time and date to confirm receipt. Technical and financial documents received after the closing time and date will not be accepted.All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Amendment 001 This amendment is raised to:a. Change the Solicitation closing time to read "Solicitation Closes At – à: 2:00 PM EST - Eastern Standard Time – On February 17, 2022"; andb. Answer the following question, which was submitted by a supplier.Question 1 I can’t find product specifications in the RFP.Can you please clarify the following?(1) Number of kWh(2) Power rating in kW(3) Maximum dimensions(4) Maximum weight(5) Is it towed or self-propelled(6) Temperature range for operation(7) Temperature range for storage(8) Method of recharge (solar, grid, diesel, etc.)Answer to Question 1 Most of the questions asked above are irrelevant. The specs required are listed below;(a) Batteries are measured in AMP/ Hours not KW(b) Width 6.5 in(c) Length 13 in(d) Height 9.5 in(e) Cold Cranking Amps 760(f) Reserve Minutes 170(g) Type Lead Acid(h) Weight 56.5 lbs(i) Stud type Threaded Posts(j) Vehicle mounted, kept charged by 110 amp Alternator(k) Can be charged by any 15 amp 120 Volt Battery ChargerAll other terms and conditions remain unchanged. NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENTThe Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at 25 CFSD Montreal & CFSD Edmonton by before or on 29 April, 2022.Item 1, GSIN: N6140, NSN: 6140-01-457-2401 BATTERY, STORAGEPart No.: 1031MFNSCM/CAGE: 04055Quantity: 100Unit of Issue: EachTo be delivered to 25 CFSD Montreal, Quebec Before or on 29 April, 2022Item 2, GSIN: N6140, NSN: 6140-01-457-2401 BATTERY, STORAGEPart No.: 1031MFNSCM/CAGE: 04055Quantity: 50Unit of Issue: EachTo be delivered to 7 CFSD Edmonton, Alberta Before or on 29 April, 2022OPTION 1Item 1, GSIN: N6140, NSN: 6140-01-457-2401 BATTERY, STORAGEPart No.: 1031MFNSCM/CAGE: 04055Quantity: 75Unit of Issue: EachTo be delivered to 25 CFSD Montreal, Quebec Before or on 24 June, 2022Item 2, GSIN: N6140, NSN: 6140-01-457-2401 BATTERY, STORAGEPart No.: 1031MFNSCM/CAGE: 04055Quantity: 30Unit of Issue: EachTo be delivered to 7 CFSD Edmonton, Alberta Before or on 24 June, 2022The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.Trade AgreementsThis requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).DebriefingsBidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.Electronic Submission of BidsThis requirement uses electronic receipt of bids by e-mail only. For details, please review the section entitled Electronic Submissions in the solicitation document.Bids must be submitted by e-mail only to:D••••••••@••••••.••.ca.