W3380-205038/B - SO - Purchase of Hand and Bath towels (W3380-205038/B)

Trade Agreement:

Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

AMENDMENT 003

This amendment is required to modify the Request for standing offer (RFSO)

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This amendment is to postpone the tender closing date and amend the request for standing offers (RFSO)

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This amendment is to provide questions / answers and modify the request for standing offer (RFSO)

********************************************************************* PURCHASE OF BATH AND HAND TOWELS:

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number W3380-205038/A with a closing of February 11, 2020 at 2H00 PM EDT. ********************************************************************* IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Québec Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

For more information on the use of Postel, please see the following link.

https://buyandsell.gc.ca/steps-to-follow-for-the-bid-submission-to-bid-receiving-unit-bru-using-epost-connect ********************************************************************** PURCHASE OF BATH AND HAND TOWELS :

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), for National Defense of Canada (NDC)

is issuing this Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) for the procurement and delivery of Bath and hand towels.

Delivery:

Department of National Defense Montreal and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Garrison, as well as, Valcartier support base.

*** All details regarding this RFSO are indicated in the solicitation documents attached hereunder.

*** The supplier will be selected following an evaluation based on mandatory technical AND financial criteria specified in this RFSO (see Annex A-B-D).

*** All inquiries and other communication regarding this RFSO must be sent in writing to contact person named on this page.

*** Procurement Business Number (PBN):

Please provide your PBN with your proposal if you have one. If you do not have a PBN or if you are not registered to Canada’s Supplier Registration Information (SRI), please send an email to

osmeclient@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

or call the Info line at 1-800-811-1148 to initiate this process in order to provide a valid PBN with your proposal. A valid PBN and SRI registration will be required prior to contract award. Refer to the following site for more information: https://srisupplier.contractscanada.gc.ca/

*** PWGSC provides procurement services to the public in both official languages. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.