Acquisition of Desert Boots to the Danish Defence

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) wishes to renew the framework agreements concerning the military Combat Boot system. The system consists of 7 framework agreements including specific boots and an assortment of various related footwear whereas this Contract Notice covers the Desert Boots. The Desert Boot is part of the soldier’s equipment. Without boots that fits ergonomically, and/or suit the environment, the soldier cannot perform to the best of his/her abilities. Therefore this tender aims to provide each soldier (male and female) with boots, that fit the soldiers individually and provide the necessary protection in different environments. The Desert Boot will be used by soldiers working in offices most of their time, but the Desert Boot shall also function as a boot for use in dry warm desert areas. It is important that the Desert Boot is breathable, light, flexible and has shock absorption in the midsole. But at the same time provides enough stability to the foot and ankle. The Desert Boot must have a lifetime of minimum 12 months of military use. To fully understand the requirements of the Desert Boot see Appendix 1 in the tendering material. The evaluation of the boots includes tests of products samples. DALO is only looking for high quality boots, and after the Tenderer has made his best and final offer (BAFO) the offered boot must reach a minimum quality level threshold of at least 7,3 (from 0-10) to continue in the final tendering procedure. DALO reserves the right to award the Agreement based on the INDO1 or on any additional INDOs. In that case DALO will request receipt of all product samples mentioned in Enclosure E – DALO’s test schedule and procedure for testing and evaluation in accordance with Enclosure C – The award criterion and evaluation method - that otherwise should be submitted in connection with BAFO if DALO chooses to award the Agreement based on INDO1 or on any additional INDOs. This also means complying with the minimum quality level threshold. This tender is part of DALO’s larger acquisition of Combat Boots. The total acquisition consists of 5 individual tendering procedures and a total of 7 agreements: 1 tender for Combat Boots with 2 winners (2 parallel framework agreements) 1 tender for Patrol Boots with 2 winners (2 parallel framework agreements) 1 tender for Desert Boots 1 tender for Cold Weather Boots 1 tender for Combat Safety Boots If a Candidate/Tenderer wants to make an PQQ application/offer for one of the other agreements, the Candidate/Tenderer has to put forward the application/offer in the respective tendering procedure regarding that specific boot. One (1) Candidate can only make one (1) application in each tendering procedure.Main features of the procedurePlease note that each Candidate may only submit one request for participation for each tender procedure. DALO has prepared a prequalification questionnaire (“PQQ”) which the Candidates are encouraged to use when submitting their applications. The PQQ contains forms and templates for providing information etc. in accordance with the requirements in this Contract Notice. However, it is emphasised that it is the sole responsibility of the Candidate that the information provided fulfils the requirements. The PQQ is available at the electronic procurement system. When submitting the offer (but not the request for participation/prequalification), the tenderer must submit a declaration stating that the tenderer (1) is not subject to any of the mandatory grounds for exclusion stated in Article 39(1) of the Defence and Security Directive, and (2) to which degree the tenderer has unpaid overdue debt in relation to taxes or social security contributions under Danish law or under the law of the country in which the tenderer is established. A template for the declaration will be provided with the tender documents, which the tenderer may use. If the tenderer is composed of a group of entities (e.g. a consortium), including temporary joint ventures, a declaration must be submitted for each participating entity. Even if a Candidate or a tenderer is subject to an exclusion ground, it will not be excluded if it has provided sufficient documentation that it is reliable. DALO will decide whether the documentation is sufficient. DALO’s assessment will be made according to the guidelines in section 138(1)-(4) of the Danish Act no. 1564 of 15 December 2015, as amended (the “Public Procurement Act”). DALO reserves the right to award the Agreement based on the first indicative offer of any subsequent indicative offers (INDO). According to the Defence and Security Directive, a Candidate may rely on the economic and financial standing and/or technical and/or professional capacity of other entities, regardless of the legal nature of the links with the entities. If a Candidate intends to rely on other entities and wants the capacity of such other entities to be taken into account when DALO assesses the suitability of the Candidate, the Candidate must prove that the other entities will and are obligated to provide the relevant resources at the disposal of the Candidate. A template for a declaration from the supporting entity to this effect is included in the PQQ referred to above.