The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (hereinafter referred to as DALO) plans to invite tenders for a Framework Agreement regarding acquisition of Weapon Bracket/Bags (WB), and is therefore looking for information on how to structure a possible future tender. The purpose of this request for information (RFI) is to understand how the best possible tender can be arranged both for DALO and the suppliers according to the EC regulation. It should be stressed that this notice is not a call for tenders and participation in the discussions will not be required for later prequalification.
By a WB, DALO understands a complete technical system or a bag that allows the crew to secure a personal weapon, inside an armoured vehicle as well as outside. The WB should be able to hold as many different weapons as possible with or without adjustments.
The WB should be easy to operate e.g. with 1 hand.
The WB should maintain the weapon in its position during combat mission load profiles, taking into consideration soldier use or abuse, wear and tear, vibration, climatic conditions, and even high dynamic loading such as mine or IED-blast event.
The Scope of supply includes, but not limited to, the following items (in non-prioritized order):
— Weapon racks, brackets and/or bags and/or other suitable devices to maintain weapons in its position even under high dynamic loading such as mine or IED-blast.
— Spare parts.
— Courses/training for users and technicians.
— Documentation.
— Special tools and test equipment.
— Service and support.
— Provide support to a System Integrator for integration of the WB on vehicles.
As part of the preparation DALO would maybe invite potential contractors to a discussion for the purpose of gathering information to be used for the preparation of future tender documentation.
DALO is conducting the discussions/market survey via Mercell Sourcing Services (http://permalink.mercell.com/60713071.aspx).
For instructions regarding access to documents and practicalities in relation to the technical dialogue / market survey, please see section VI 2).