M7594-212120/D - Request for Information #3 - National Digital Evidence Management System and Body Worn Cameras (M7594-212120/D)

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements:

National Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) and Body Worn Cameras (BWC) Project

Request for Information (RFI) amendment 002 is raised to extend the RFI closing date and to provide answers to the questions raised by the Industry.

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Request for Information amendment 001 is raised to extend the RFI closing date and to provide industry with Annex A - Draft Overview and High Level Description of the Requirement.

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Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing this third Request for Information (RFI), on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from Industry on draft Overview and High Level Description of the Requirement and evaluation criteria that will be included within the formal ITQ which will be published to qualify suppliers who will be able to bid on a future solicitation to acquire a National Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) and Body Worn Cameras (BWC).

On October 20, 2020, PWGSC issued RFI #M7594-212120/A and on February 22, 2021, issued RFI #M7594-212120/B seeking industry feedback on a National Digital Evidence Management System and Body Worn Cameras. Canada also sought feedback on other evidence-gathering capabilities from suppliers who currently offer these important products, systems and services. As part of RFI process #M7594-212120/A, Canada held an Industry Engagement Information Session as well as one-on-one vendor demonstrations with industry.

RFI #M7594-212120/B was issued to seek additional feedback on a managed service approach for BWC and DEMS, costing methodologies and basis of payment structure, provision of services from Indigenous businesses, security considerations, accessibility requirements and other relevant questions.

Responses and feedback received in response to both RFIs are being reviewed and summarized in Summary of Feedback and Outcomes Reports and will be published on BuyandSell.gc.ca as soon as they are finalized.

Notice #M7594-212120/C was issued on March 26, 2021 to inform the Industry that Canada intends to move forward with the issuance of an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ), which will be the first phase of the competitive procurement process.

Nature of this RFI:

This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into directly pursuant to this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by Canada, nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment by Canada to issue a subsequent RFP or award contract(s) for the work described herein.

Enquiries:

Interested suppliers must note that all communication pertaining to the subject matter of this RFI shall exclusively be directed to the PWGSC Contracting Authority. Interested suppliers must refrain from communicating directly with RCMP stakeholders or with other Government of Canada representatives, regarding any aspect of this procurement process, including the subject matter described herein.

PWGSC Contracting Authority:

Kate Mulligan Public Works and Government Services Canada

Email: TPSGC.PACCSGPN-APBWCDEMS.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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.