CASR

Defence
Budget & 
Procurement
Practices 

————
Notice  of
Proposed
Procurement
————

Armoured Vehicle Upgrade  –  MERX  –  CF Procurement  –  March/July  2008 Ballistic Curtains for Bison – Extra Protection for MRT/MRVs But is this an Inside or an Outside Job ?   MERX  NPP  Notice Update:  Apparently there were no respondants to this NPP.  On 07 July 2008, the notice was re-published unchanged other than a new closing date of 05 Aug 2008. This   NPP   covers mounting  brackets to  attach  'ballistic curtains'  in  Bison armoured  vehicles re-roled  for MRTs (the Mobile Repair Teams) and for the MRV  ( the Mobile Recovery Vehicle). A ballistic curtain  can be an adjunct  to  spall liners ( left) protecting the inside of armoured vehicles.  But, ballistic curtains are also hung in  lighter vehicles  to protect crews. Could this be applied to the Bisons? Ballistic Curtains  – Spall Liner Business as Usual or a New Trick for Old Kit? The crews of MRTs and MRVs are often exposed as they work. With the rear ramp down, the interior of the vehicle is open to hostile fire. While 'curtains' may be something of a misnomer for panels of aramid fabric, envisioning the rear of a Bison protected by these kevlar sheets isn't that difficult. Since this NPP Notice lists existing NATO stock numbers (NSNs)  for  the installation kits,  it is more likely that the 'ballistic curtains' are simply adjuncts to existing spall liners (perhaps disrupted during the re-roling work). Thanks to new CASR contributor, Simon Wilson, for the heads up on this Notice. ________________________________________ Notice of  Proposed  Procurement  (NPP)  – IP  –  Ballistic Curtain Inst. [ Installation ] kits ________________________________________ Reference Number                PW-$$BL-276-16824 Solicitation Number              W8476-07KU43/A Organization Name               Public Works and Government Services Canada                                                  Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada Source ID                               FD.DP.QC.10077.C2 Associated Components     Yes Dates Published     2008-03-12 Revised         — Closing         2008-04-09  02:00 PM  Eastern Daylight Saving Time  EDT Details Category     Armament GSINS          N1385: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TOOLS, SURFACE                       N2540: VEHICULAR FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES                       N8305: TEXTILE FABRICS Region of Delivery            Quebec Region of Opportunity     — Agreement Type                WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT [Agreement on Internal Trade] Tender Type                       Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Estimated Value                  — Solicitation Method           — Notice Description IP - Ballistic Curtain Inst. kits Trade Agreement:  WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT Tendering Procedures:  Attachment:  None Competitive Procurement Strategy:  Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement:  No Nature of Requirements: BISON BALLISTIC CURTAIN INSTALLATION KITS The Department of  National Defence  [DND]  has a requirement for the provision of Ballistic Curtain Installation kits in support of the Bison re-role Project. Line 1, Ballistic Curtain Installation Kit Common NSN: 1385-20-003-7734, Part Number: 0777337-1 NSCM: 35907 Quantity: 44, Unit of Issue: Each, Delivery Dates: See Herein, Line 2, Ballistic Curtain Installation Kit for the MRV NSN: 2540-20-003-9480, Part Number: 0777344 NSCM: 35907 Quantity: 08, Unit of Issue: Each, Delivery Dates: See Herein, Line 3, Ballistic Curtain Installation Kit for the MRT NSN: 2540-20-003-8373, Part Number: 0777348-1 NSCM: 35907 Quantity: 11, Unit of Issue: Each, Delivery Dates: See Herein, Delivery Date: Above-mentioned The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Simard, Daniel 11 Laurier St./11, rue Laurier Place du Portage Phase III 6C1 Gatineau Québec K1A 0S5 (819) 956-1394 ( ) [Contact] Contracting Authority Name                    Daniel Simard Address               11 Laurier St./11, rue Laurier 8C2, Place du Portage, Phase III, 6C1 City                       Gatineau State / Province   Québec Country                Canada Postal Code         K1A 0S5 Phone                   (819) 956-1394 ( ) Fax                        ((819) 956-0648