Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-_VIC-249-8240

Issuing Organization

Natural Resources Canada

Owner Organization

Department of National Defence

Solicitation Type

NPP - Notice of Proposed Procurement (Formal)

Solicitation Number

W0103-228974/A

Title

Printing services for the Lookout Newspaper. (W0103-228974/A)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

British Columbia

Dates

Publication

2021/06/25 03:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2021/07/13 05:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Cress, Christine

(250) 514-9294 ( )

christine.cress@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Description

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall

Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Printing services for the Lookout Newspaper.

Requirement

The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the services of a printing company to print the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt newspaper, known as the Lookout, and drop them off at an accessible location in Victoria for separate distribution.

The scope of this requirement includes printing and delivering copies of each Lookout newspaper issue with the supplied flyers inserted. There may be occasional requirements to print additional copies. The Lookout currently publishes 49 issues per year but this may increase to 51 issues per year depending on operational requirements.

The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and services.

The period of the Contract is from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022 inclusive, with options to extend for up to 2 additional one-year period(s).

***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 Pacific 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 Pacific Region Bid Receiving Units generic address at TPSGC.RPReceptiondessoumissions-PRBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.

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

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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

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