Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs) seeks the Indigenous development of an Autonomous Aircraft Harmonization Device. The procurement scope references the creation of a vendor profile for bidders, including required financial and compliance documentation. Key differentiators include mandatory Malware-free software certification and GST-compliant invoicing in the consignee’s GSTIN. The purchase involves a non-public estimated value and no BOQ line items are specified, signaling a focus on core system development and integration capabilities rather than commodity items. The tender emphasizes vendor background checks and security-compliant software, with emphasis on experience in similar government procurements and a demonstrated ability to deliver embedded hardware/software solutions. Unique aspects include malware certification, EFT mandate documentation, and supplier code creation prerequisites.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Indigenous development of Autonomous Aircraft Harmonization Device
- Documentation requirements: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate duly certified by Bank
- Malicious Code Certificate: mandatory certificate confirming absence of embedded malicious code and safeguarding IPRs; breach implications specified
- Experience criteria: 2 years of regular manufacture/supply of same or similar category products to Central/State Govt/PSU; copies of relevant contracts to be submitted
- Invoicing rule: Invoice must be raised in the name of Consignee with the Consignee’s GSTIN; GST reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower)
- BOQ: No items listed; indicates a focus on development/endorsement rather than quantity-based supply
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Bidder financial standing: must not be under liquidation or court receivership; bid must include an undertaking
- Tax compliance: GST applicability to be determined by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals/up to quoted rate
- Vendor Code Creation: submission of PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate
- Experience evidence: contracts/certificates demonstrating 2-year historical supply to government entities
- Documentation: submission of required certificates and documents with bid
- Payment/penalties: not detailed; emphasis on security/code integrity and GST invoicing accuracy
