The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is putting the Framework Agreement for Combat Vehicle Crew Helmet System (CVC Helmet) up for tender.

The Danish Army operate a number of armoured vehicles. Crews that operate these vehicles work in a noisy and hazardous environment. To protect the users (crew) against these threats the crews are currently equiped with a Bose CVC helmet. It is essential that the CVC helmet provide the user with both hearing and ballistic protection without hindering the user's performance. The CVC Helmet must at the same time secure the user's 2-way communication through the vehicle intercom SOTAS M2 system. The CVC Helmet has 2 main objectives — protection and clear communication of which neither can be neglected. DALO is therefore tendering a Framework Agreement to make it possible to acquire new and updated CVC Helmets, to be used primary on Main Battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.

The scope of the Framework Agreement also includes the Supplier to provide maintenance / service, spare parts and accessories.

The evaluation will regard the following positively in the selection of candidates:

— quantity of similar products delivered recently (within the past 1 (one) year prior to the deadline for the request to participate), and

— quantity of similar products delivered within the past 5 (five) years prior to the deadline for the request to participate to NATO countries, and

— similar products delivered for use in Main Battle tanks.

Candidates are made aware that it is mandatory to deliver test samples to DALO in connection with a test of the candidates offer. The candidates shall not deliver test samples in order to participate in the pre-qualification however the candidates are encouraged to utilize the time during the pre-qualification period to insure timely delivery of the test samples. The test samples with necessary equipment shall be delivered to The Danish Army in connection with the test and must consist of 20 CVC helmet systems (in differentiated sizes) provided with necessary equipment to support the claim during the testing. The test is expected to be conducted in the 4th quarter of 2018. However, this may be subject to change. More information will be presented once the selection of candidates has been done (expected July 2018).

The Framework Agreement will have a duration of 4 years and the Framework Agreement is subject to renewal for additional 3 years (36 months) cf. Section 2.2.3).