Denmark - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - Framework Agreement regarding procurement of 5 (five) categories of Operational Eyewear

Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement regarding procurement of Operational Eyewear as well as spare parts, as the Danish Defence, the Ministry for Resilience and Preparedness and the Danish Police has a need for Operational Eyewear for their personnel (collectively “The Buyer”). The Buyer shall be entitled to use the Framework Agreement for purchase of the deliverables on the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement. The Operational Eyewear is an essential part of the personnel's equipment and personal protection equipment, and will be used across training, educational and operational tasks both nationally and internationally. The eyewear must be able to integrate with various types of equipment and be usable with different types of headwear and related gear and must equally be useable without any headwear or related gear. The Operational Eyewear is divided into 5 eyewear categories. The tenderer shall provide DALO with a Framework Agreement covering all 5 categories: 1)Ballistic Eyewear 2)Ballistic Goggle 3)Tactical Parachute Goggle 4)Arctic Goggle 5)Ballistic Eyewear with prescription correction in the protective lenses The Operational Eyewear shall protect the personnel's eyes from various threats, including fragments, dust, sun, airborne insects and similar foreign objects as well as laser light. The Operational Eyewear is intended for operational use. Therefore, the personnel must be able to carry, put on, change configuration, stow and clean the eyewear during training and combat operations. Reg. 1) The tenderer shall offer a selection of 5 different models* of Ballistic Eyewear in order to fit most possible personnel with different facial shapes without compromising safety parameters, one of the models shall be compatible with COMM templets and such model shall be offered in three different sizes (Small, Medium, Large). Each of the 5 models of Ballistic Eyewear offered shall be of a one shield type eyewear (one lens covers both eyes). *A model = a product variant that has a uniform design, function and technical specification that distinguish it from other variants. Different sizes of the same product variant shall not be considered separate models. Reg. 2) The Ballistic Goggle shall include lenses with different properties for use in different environments and conditions. The Ballistic Goggle shall be a shield type goggle (one lens covers both eyes) and must be designed for use in combination with a helmet and shall either be equipped with an elastic retention strap or be capable of being directly mounted onto the helmet. The Ballistic Goggle must provide a close and secure fit to the face to ensure optimal protection and comfort and prevent fogging. Reg. 3) The Tactical Parachute Goggle will primarily be used by personnel in special operation forces for both training and actual military operations. Danish special operation forces will use the Tactical Parachute Goggle for educational and operational tasks, both nationally and internationally. The Tactical Parachute Goggle shall be consisting of either one shield type goggle (one lens covers both eyes) or one wrap type (two lenses covering an eye each) low profile eyewear and must be designed for use in combination with a helmet and shall either be equipped with an elastic retention strap or be capable of being directly mounted onto the helmet. The Tactical Parachute Goggle must provide a close and secure fit to the face to ensure optimal protection and comfort and prevent fogging. Lenses shall be easily removed from the primary frame and replaced with another lens. Reg. 4) The Arctic Goggle shall protect the soldier’s eyes from ex. snow, frost, sun and foreign objects. The Arctic Goggle is intended for operational use therefore, the soldier needs to be able to carry, put on, change configuration, stow and clean the systems, all during training and combat operations with gloves on. The Arctic Goggle shall be a shield type goggle (one lens covers both eyes) suitable for arctic conditions, designed for use in combination with a helmet and shall either be equipped with an elastic retention strap or be capable of being directly mounted onto the helmet. The Arctic Goggle must provide a close and secure fit to the face to ensure optimal protection and comfort and prevent fogging. The Lenses in the Arctic Goggle shall be capable of being easily removed from the primary frame and replaced with another lens. Reg. 5) The Ballistic Eyewear with prescription correction in the protective lenses will be used by Personnel for both training and operational use. The Ballistic Eyewear with prescription correction in the protective lenses can be a one wrap type low profile eyewear (two lenses covering an eye each with prescription correction in the protective lenses) and should not include an RX carrier solution. ... All Categories of Operational Eyewear must comply with MIL-PRF-32432A or equivalent, covering subject areas such as Ballistic fragmentation protection, Ultraviolet absorption, Haze/resistance to scratching/abrasion, Environment, User survivability and Chemical Resistance. The eyewear must further be assessed as a High Impact Protector in compliance with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 or equivalent. Categories 1, 2, 3 and 5 must additionally include a dark lens complying with ISO 12312-1.2023 or equivalent, and Category 5 must further comply with STANAG 2029 or equivalent regarding ballistic fragmentation protection. The specific references to the standards are further described in the tender documents. Where it says “or equivalent” above (or in the tender documents), this should be understood as equivalent or indisputably better. It is always the Supplier’s responsibility to demonstrate equivalence or improvement in relation to any requirement. For further requirements regarding standards, spare parts etc., reference is made to the tender documents.