Indian Army Survival Gear Procurement 2026 - 42-item Survival Kit, First Aid, CAMO Gear, Department of Military Affairs, India

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs seeks procurement of a broad range of survival and field gear, spanning 42 distinct items such as SURVIVAL BAGS, FIRST AID KITS, CAMO TAPE, TAC HELMET GREEN, RAINCOAT, SLEEPING BAG, MATTRESS, and auxiliary items like SMK CANDLES, OXIMETER, MAP MARKER PEN, and REFLECTOR JACKET. The objective is to equip personnel with a comprehensive survival and field operational kit, with emphasis on compatibility across multiple gear categories and standardization to support field readiness. The tender also includes a framework for quantity flexibility (up to 25%) and extended delivery timelines tied to delivery order dates. Notably, the bid requires compliance with buyer-drafted drawings and post-award design approvals, and mandates non-obsolescence with minimum market life guarantees. This is a government procurement aimed at ensuring consistent supply to meet military field readiness across varied environments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications are published in the tender document; bidders should rely on product-category understanding and ensure items align with typical military field gear standards.
• Key process requirements include: submission of Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award, buyer approval with a 7-day response window, and modification incorporation as directed.
• The buyer permits a 25% quantity variation during contract execution with proportional delivery time adjustments; minimum additional delivery time is 30 days.
• Experience requirement mandates 3 years of regular manufacture/supply to Central/State Govt/PSUs for similar category products; primary product value in bunch bids must meet this criterion.
• The Bidder must avoid obsolescence by offering items with at least 1 year residual market life at the time of bid opening.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not specified in the provided terms; bidders must consider standard bid security practices as per prevailing government norms.
• Required submission includes: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• Detailed Design Drawings approval is mandatory post-award; non-approval may trigger delivery re-fix without LD for the delay period.
• Bidders must demonstrate financial stability and avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking is required.
• 3-year govt supply experience and non-obsolescence guarantee are essential eligibility criteria for participation.