M5000-133393/A - Flash-Bang Grenades - Edmonton, AB (M5000-133393/A)

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address:

M.D. Charlton Company Limited 2200 Keaten Cross Road Saanichton British Columbia Canada V8M2A6 Nature of Requirements:

Flash-Bang Grenades - Edmonton, AB

M5000-133393/A Holt, Judy Telephone No. - (306) 975-4051 (

) Fax No. - (306) 975-5397

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, K Division, Edmonton, AB has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Combined Tactical System Flash-Bang Grenades and accessories

Sole Source Justification

(d) Only one supplier is capable of performing the work. The Combined Tactical System Flash-Bang Grenade is approved by the RCMP K Division for use in operational and training situations for their Emergency Response Teams.

A course training standard was developed by K Division and all ERT members are trained on the Combined Tactical System equipment.

In order to standardize Noise Flash Diversionary Devices handling procedures within the unit, the K division ERT will be using the Combined Tactical System's Flash-Bang Grenades to ensure that there is consistency in training and use in the field so that it does not result in a mission failure during a high stress operation. M.D. Charlton Company Limited is the sole Canadian distributor of Combined Tactical System Flash-Bang Grenades and accessories.

GCR Exemption (d) Only one supplier, person or firm is capable of performing the contract.

AIT Article 506 12 (b) to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize exclusive rights, such as exclusive licences, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative.

NAFTA Article 1016 2 (b)

where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the protection of patents, copyrights or other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists;

WTO-AGP Article XV 1 (b)

when, for works of art or for reasons connected with protection of exclusive rights, such as patents or copyrights, or in the absence of competition for technical reasons, the products or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists;

Only known supplier M.D. Charlton Company Limited 2200 Keaten Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A6

Estimated Value - $59,413.41 Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

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The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

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