W3048-21KJ56/A - Cold Weather Layering System (W3048-21KJ56/A)

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Cold Weather Clothing

W3048-21KJ56/A Choquette, Herb Telephone No. - (613) 449-8446

Email - Herb.Choquette@PWGSC.gc.ca

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding the Cold Weather Layering System (CWLS) project for the Department of National Defence (DND) for use by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

The objectives of this RFI are to:

a) Provide information to Industry about the CWLS requirements;

b)

Seek initial input from Industry on potential options and availability of technology to meet CWLS project requirements (see Annex A) including those related to operational requirements, sustainment and cost.

This RFI is step one of the Industry Engagement process. The intent, following receipt of RFI responses from Industry, is to continue interactive engagement with Industry throughout the project phases leading to a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with the Defence Procurement Strategy.

This RFI is neither a call for tender nor an RFP. No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada (Canada), nor as authority to potential Respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award a contract for the work described herein.

Although the information collected may be provided as commercial-in-confidence (and, if identified as such, will be treated accordingly by Canada), Canada may use the information to assist in drafting performance specifications (which are subject to change) and for budgetary purposes.

Respondents are encouraged to identify, in the information they share with Canada, any information that they feel is proprietary, third party or personal information. Please note that Canada may be obligated by law (e.g. in response to a request under the Access of Information and Privacy Act) to disclose proprietary or commercially-sensitive information concerning a respondent (for more information: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/a-1/).

Respondents are asked to identify if their response, or any part of their response, is subject to the Controlled Goods Regulations (for more formation: https://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2001-32/).

Participation in this RFI is encouraged, but is not mandatory. There will be no short-listing of potential suppliers for the purposes of undertaking any future work as a result of this RFI. Similarly, participation in this RFI is not a condition or prerequisite for the participation in any potential subsequent solicitation.

Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred by participating in this RFI.

This Request for Information requires respondents to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically.

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.