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Canada DND Solicitation for Back Face Protection Plates (BFPP) for Body Armour Systems

This opportunity is a major procurement by the Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada for Back Face Protection Plates (BFPP) to enhance the body armour systems of the Canadian Armed Forces. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces - Offices: 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot (CFSD) Montreal, 7 CFSD Edmonton, Munition Experimental Test Centre (METC) Quebec City - Products Requested: - Back Face Protection Plates (BFPP), size 10x12: 10,000 units (firm order) - Back Face Protection Plates (BFPP), special sizes: up to 10,000 units (optional) - Sample/test items: 13 BFPP size 10x12, 3 BFPP size 10x12 with foam (no elastic), 5 BFPP elastic bands (177mm) - User instruction sheets (bilingual, with QR codes), certificates of conformity, technical data - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Canadian-made goods are eligible (Canadian content requirement) - NDA required to access technical drawings, evaluation plans, and testing methods - Compliance with DND packaging, quality management, and environmental standards - Delivery to specified Canadian Forces depots in Montreal and Edmonton - Test samples required for compliance and acceptance testing; 16 test samples per production lot - User instructions must be provided in both official languages with QR code access - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified Canadian manufacturers - Contract includes a 12-month firm period with an optional 12-month extension

Description

The Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management (DSSPM) requires Back Face Protection Plates (BFPP) to support the current body armour systems used by the Canadian Armed Forces. The procurement is limited to Canadian goods and includes a 12-month contract duration with an optional 12-month period. Interested offerors must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access detailed drawings, specifications, evaluation plans, and testing methods. Delivery is to specified Canadian Forces Supply Depots, and the procurement is conducted via competitive open bidding.

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