CanadaBuys #W010S-260006/A

Cold boxed meals for 443 Squadron, 12 Wing

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking a local supplier to prepare cold boxed meals for 443 (Maritime Helicopter) Squadron at 12 Wing. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Canada; 12 Wing and 443 (Maritime Helicopter) Squadron. The requirement is managed through the 12 Wing Shearwater MHLog Contracts Cell, Acquisitions Branch. The named contact is Diane Slaunwhite-Hammond. - Products and estimated quantities: Regular cold boxed meals, estimated at 3,900–5,460 per standing-offer period; and approximately 100 special-diet meals per period. Demand is estimated at 75–105 meals per call-up, or 15–21 per weekday. No part numbers are specified. - Meal requirements: Regular meals must provide at least 1,500 calories and 80 grams of protein, with required sandwiches, sides, fruit, dessert, two beverages, and a pocket supplement. Special diets may include diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian, religious, or medically required meals. - Preparation and delivery: Provide meals on an as-needed basis using an approved nine-day rotating weekday menu. Meals must be refrigerated and ready for DND pick-up by 8 a.m. at the supplier’s location within 10 km of the squadron. Daily quantities are provided at least 48 hours in advance. - Other notable requirements: Include a distinct, clearly labelled Aircraft Commander meal; label meals with preparation time and date and an English/French consumption notice; provide packaging, non-metallic disposable cutlery, and napkins. Environmentally preferable packaging is required, with biodegradable, recycled, or compostable packaging encouraged. Food-production facilities must maintain required certifications. For recalled products, notify the Technical Authority immediately and retrieve affected meals within 24 hours, providing a comparable replacement at no extra cost or a credit. - OEMs and vendors: No meal OEM or supplier is named. No product part numbers are provided. - Period: Initial standing-offer period through the end of its stated term, with two optional one-year extensions.

Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking offers to provide individual cold boxed meals for 443 Squadron, 12 Wing. The meals will be collected by Department of National Defence personnel at the supplier’s point of sale, within a 10 km radius of 443 (Maritime Helicopter) Squadron in North Saanich, British Columbia. The standing offer period is stated as eight months, with a proposed start date of December 16, 2026; the notice describes delivery through August 30, 2027. Offers are evaluated on lowest price.

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