W0117-200006/B - Composite Food Packages (W0117-200006/B)

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:

Composite Food Packages

W0117-200006/B Marsland, Rina Telephone No. - (306) 241-5742

Fax No. - (204)983-0338 rina.marsland@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

This request for standing offers (RFSO) cancels and supersedes previous RFSO number W0117-200006/A dated June 23, 2020 with a closing of July 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm

* Please note that this reissue of this RFSO is for the areas of Kenora, ON and Portage la Prairie, MB only.

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 Western 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.

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Summary

The Department of National Defence (DND), 17 Wing, Winnipeg, Manitoba requires Regional Individual Standing Offers for the supply of Composite Food Packages in two (2) geographical locations listed:

1. Kenora, Ontario

2. Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Offerors may submit an offer for one or more locations.

The Composite Food Packages requirement consists of; the supply of food and beverages, preparation of boxed lunches, snacks, and hot and cold meals, as requested by DND in accordance with the requirements detailed herein and the meals menu detailed in Annex B, Basis of Payment.

The requirement is on an “as and when requested” basis for one (1) year from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, with two (2) consecutive one year option periods, in accordance with the requirements detailed herein.

Canada will award up to two (2) individual Standing Offers.

The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods.

Debriefings

Offerors may request a debriefing on the results of the request for standing offers process. Offerors should make the request to the Standing Offer 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.

Anticipated migration to an e-Procurement Solution (EPS)

Canada is currently developing an online EPS for faster and more convenient ordering of goods and services. In support of the anticipated transition to this system and how it may impact any resulting Standing Offer that is issued under this solicitation, refer to 7.15 Transition to an e-Procurement Solution (EPS).

The Government of Canada’s press release provides additional information.

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.