CanadaBuys #W8486-270924/A

Canadian Armed Forces Solicits Survival Jelly Candies and Paper Inserts for Individual Meal Packs

The Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces, is seeking suppliers for Survival Jelly Candies and associated paper inserts for the Individual Meal Pack program. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces - Office: DLP 6-3-1-1 - Contact: Maria Balerna - Products Requested: - 160,000 packages of seven (7) survival jelly candies each - Each package must contain seven individually wrapped, sugar-coated jelly candies with assorted flavors - Minimum nutritional content: 35g carbohydrates and 140 calories per package - Packaging: Hermetically sealed in cellophane or similar low air permeability wrap - Must meet Canadian food safety and packaging standards - 20,000 paper inserts - White uncoated matte business card stock, max size 4 x 5 inches, minimum 270 GSM - Printed in black non-toxic ink, bilingual labeling, includes ingredient list and nutrition information per Canadian regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Canadian content certification required - Environmentally preferable packaging is emphasized - Delivery required to Canadian Forces c/o Ropack Inc, Montreal, Quebec - All goods must be delivered by the contract end date - Option for contract extension and additional quantities with contractor consent - Compliance with Canadian customs duties, GST/HST, excise taxes, and delivery duty paid - Selection based on lowest price in a competitive open bidding process - Future solicitations may include greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction targets - No specific OEMs or brands are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers meeting the technical specifications.

Description

The Department of National Defence requires Survival Jelly Candies to support the Canadian Armed Forces Individual Meal Pack program. The contract period is estimated to be 12 months, with all deliverables to be received on or before February 26, 2027. Delivery will be made to the address specified in the contract. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is lowest price.

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