Military Backpacks & Pouches

Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (Hereafter "DALO") intends to enter into a Framework Agreement regarding military backpacks and pouches. The Framework Agreement is divided into 2 lots. Tenderers may choose to submit offers regarding either or both lots. With regards to Lot 1 (Military Backpacks): The Danish soldier and emergency personnel will use the backpacks for educational, tactical and operational tasks, both nationally and internationally. The Danish soldiers work in different environments regarding weather and climates, and the backpacks must be functional and durable throughout the change of weather. The backpacks will be used intensively for long periods of time, and will be carried physically by soldiers or loaded on vehicles. The backpacks must endure being dragged over uneven surfaces, being transported over water and get thrown with a heavy load from or onto vehicles. With regards to Lot 2 (Pouches): The Danish soldiers and emergency personnel use a variety of different pouches that have specific functions regarding the equipment and items they contain. The pouches will be mixed and matched depending on the task or mission. The soldiers and the emergency personnel will attach the pouches to their backpacks and the body armor for customization, for extra volume and easy accessibility. The variety of items that require a dedicated pouch varies from medical equipment, magazines for different types of firearms, grenades, tools, binoculars and more. The Danish soldier’s works in different kinds of weather and climates, and each pouch must be functional and durable throughout the change of weather. The pouches will be used intensively for long periods, and will be transported by foot and on vehicles. While being attached to a backpack the pouches must endure being dragged over uneven surfaces, being transported over water and get thrown from or onto vehicles, containing a heavy load. For further information, see "Description" under each Lot in this Notice.Main features of the procedurePlease note that each candidate may only submit one request for participation for each lot. 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 section 134 a of Act no. 1564 of 15 December 2015, as amended (the “Public Procurement Act”), 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”). 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 obliged 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. DALO reserves the right to award lot 2 of the agreement (Pouches) based on the first indicative offer or any subsequent indicative offers.