Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-__PD-152-77136

Issuing Organization

Natural Resources Canada

Owner Organization

Department of National Defence

Solicitation Type

NPP - Notice of Proposed Procurement (Formal)

Solicitation Number

W8486-20SP0A/A

Title

Retort Pouches (W8486-20SP0A/A)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Quebec

Dates

Publication

2019/05/23 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2019/07/23 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Jackson, Kristine

(343) 542-6608 ( )

kristine.jackson@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Description

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:

The closing date has been extended until July 23r, 2019 2:00 pm EAST. 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 IMP 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. All combat ration component Contracts state a specific delivery period to ensure timely receipt and inspection of all components. It is the Contractors responsibility to ensure there is sufficient product to sustain the first assembly period and maintain the assembly line.

Statement of Requirement

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to purchase retort pouch meals to be delivered to an Assembler as part of Individual Meal Packs (IMPs):

i. Baked Beans; ii. Beans and Wieners; iii. Breakfast Patties; iv. Hash Browns and Bacon; v. Sausage and Hash Browns; vi. Scalloped Potatoes and Ham; vii. Beef Macaroni; viii. Beef Ravioli; ix. Chicken Pesto Pasta; x. Spaghetti and Meatballs; xi. Beef and Vegetable Stew; xii. Chicken and Vegetable Stew; xiii. Chili; xiv. Indian Chicken; xv. Poutine; xvi. Shepherds Pie; xvii. Smoked Meat in Mustard Sauce; xviii. Pulled Pork; xix. Fruit Cocktail; xx. Sliced Apples; xxi. Sliced Peaches; xxii. Sliced Pears; xxiii. Date Square; and xxiv. Tortillas.

Period of Contract

The period of the Contract begins on the date the Contract is awarded and ends 1 year later.

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.

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.

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