CanadaBuys #202602028/A

RCMP Procurement of Canadian-Made White Balaclavas with Multi-Year Options

This opportunity is a competitive procurement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for white balaclavas, with a focus on Canadian manufacturing and compliance with detailed technical specifications. - Government Buyer: - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Uniform and Equipment Program, Acquisitions Office - Products/Quantities: - White balaclavas (Stock Number 2370, RCMP Specification G.S. 1045-234) - Firm quantity: 800 units (sizes: 100 small, 300 medium, 400 large) - Three option periods: up to 250 additional units each (total possible: 750 option units) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated - Oratex style #X3313 referenced as a compliant shell material - Key Requirements: - Must be manufactured in Canada (Canadian goods as per CUSMA Rules of Origin) - Fabric composition: 83% polyester, 17% elastane, napped back - Compliance with RCMP Specification G.S. 1045-234 (detailed construction, labeling, care instructions) - Environmentally preferable packaging is mandatory - Ethical labor standards and compliance with Canadian and ASTM textile standards - Pre-award samples, certificates of compliance, and test reports required - Selection based on lowest evaluated price; only electronic submissions accepted - Notable: - Open to Canadian suppliers and eligible trading partners under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - Deliveries required within 30 days of technical approval; options exercisable at 24, 36, and 48 months

Description

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is soliciting proposals for a firm quantity of 800 white balaclavas, manufactured according to RCMP Specification G.S. 1045-234 dated 2025-04-17. The contract includes three options for additional quantities of up to 250 balaclavas each, exercisable within 24, 36, or 48 months after contract award. The procurement is limited to Canadian goods as defined by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and CUSMA Rules of Origin. The selection criteria is based on the responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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