W3536-210002/A - Tailoring Services - DND Toronto (W3536-210002/A)

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

Tailoring Services - DND Toronto

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for tailoring services of military clothing and accessories, on an as-requested basis, for 4 Canadian Division Support Base Technical Services Toronto, and all supporting units within the Greater Toronto Area. The Contractor will coordinate with DND Personnel for picking up and dropping off items, as required. Contractor will have the option to perform all tailoring work on-site in space provided by DND or off-site at the Contractor’s facility. However, all measurements and fittings on individuals must be performed on-site, at George Taylor Denison III Armoury, 1 Yukon Lane Toronto, ON M3K 0A1.

The period of the Contract is from 01 May 2021 to 30 April 2024 inclusive.

This procurement is targeted to Canadian Black owned or led small businesses. It is part of a pilot program by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) that will inform the expanded use of targeted approaches to increase diversity in future procurements and support opportunity and economic growth for Black Canadians. Should a complaint bid not be received from a Canadian Black owned or led small business, bids from other companies will be considered.

There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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 Ontario 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. To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the request for proposal process. Bidders should make the request to the Contract Authority within 15 working days of receipt of the results of the request for standing offers process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Suppliers are requested to provide any questions, concerns and required information, concerning the RFP, by e-mail, if they so desire. Questions are to be e-mailed to mike.littlefield@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.