EE474-220235/A - PSAB-Category 3 Furniture for ISC & NR (EE474-220235/A)

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: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

AMENDMENT 003

The purpose of this amendment is as follows: 1. Answer questions received. 2. Amend the solicitation document.

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AMENDMENT 002

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date of the Tender Notice

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AMENDMENT 001

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received.

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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.

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EE474-220235/A Lavoie, Corine Telephone No. - (514) 207-4777

1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/C and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA:

- Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;

- This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.

2. Indigenous Services Canada and Natural Resources Canada have a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to the following address:

320 St-Joseph Street 3rd & 4th Floor Quebec, QC

G1K 9J2

Installation and delivery will be in 2 phases:

Phase 1: October 21 to November 26, 2021 Phase 2: March 7 to April 1st, 2022

3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

4. This procurement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.

5. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders.

In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA.

The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-140003/C and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders).

Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority.

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.