Description

REQUIREMENT: This is for Line of Communication Bridge Systems (LCBS) for the Department of National Defence. The LCBS will provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with a commercial-pattern modular panel bridge system in support of domestic or expeditionary operations. The LCBS will support current and future CAF vehicle fleets, and common civilian-pattern heavy trucks. Four (4) years of In-Service Support (ISS) is required plus eight (8) two-year options allowing Canada to extend the terms of the contract. Only one successful Offeror will be awarded both Contracts. Offerors must respond to the requirements for both of the Acquisition and the In-Service Support Contracts in their offer submission. There are security requirements associated with this requirement. This procurement encourages Offerors to submit an Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) as part of their offer. This requirement is only open to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.