Notice of Proposed Procurement constituting (i) a Notice of Intended Procurement and Summary Notice under CETA, and (ii) a Tender Notice under the CFTA
1. Introduction
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (“CATSA”) is a Crown corporation with headquarters at 99 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1P 6B9. CATSA is responsible for the delivery of consistent, effective and efficient screening of passengers and non-passengers in designated airports. Further information about CATSA can be obtained at www.catsa.gc.ca.
1.1 Estimated Contract Value
$750,000, excluding applicable taxes.
2. Description
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (“CATSA”) has a requirement to procure x-ray bin markers to be used as part of security screening operations in various airports across Canada. The requirement consists of as need basis for test plates or test blocks, for which final specifications will be provided to the successful Contractor.
For details see the Notice of Intent (“”NOI”).
3. Procurement Method
This NOI establishes an Open Tendering process through which companies will be prequalified to receive the subsequent Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The RFP will establish a Selective Tendering process to enter into a non-exclusive Contract.
4. Estimated Quantity of Goods
CATSA’s estimated immediate requirement is for 500 x-ray bin markers for delivery before January 31, 2026.
During the term of the Contract, CATSA may, subject to the availability of funding, purchase x-ray bin markers on an as and when required basis, via purchase orders issued under the Contract.
By responding to the NOI, bidders acknowledge that: (i) the foregoing are estimates only and are subject to change, in CATSA’s sole and absolute discretion, at any time, up to and including any time after any resulting Contracts entered into; and (ii) CATSA cannot commit to purchase any quantity of goods/services until a purchase order is issued in accordance with any resulting Contract.
These estimated requirements are for informational purposes only and do not represent a commitment by CATSA to buy all or any quantities.
5. Term of Resulting Contract
It is anticipated that the term of any resulting Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, renewable for an additional 2 periods of one-year extensions at CATSA’s sole option.
6. Address for Submission of Questions and Proposals/Responses; Question Acceptance Deadline and Closing Date
The question acceptance deadline and the closing date are set out in the “Dates” section above. CATSA may extend either or both of such dates.
Questions and proposals/responses must be submitted through the MERX Electronic Bid Submission system at www.MERX.com.
7.0 Minimum Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible to participate in the RFP, a Company MUST provide a duly executed confidentiality agreement in the form as attached.
8. Rated Requirements
The RFP will contain details of the rated requirements.
9. Contractor Selection
Eligibility to participate in the RFP is conditional upon a Company demonstrating compliance with the Minimum Eligibility Requirements listed in Section 7 above. The form of the RFP will consist of an invitation to Eligible Bidders to submit written proposals consisting of technical and financial offers in response to the requirements, and terms and conditions contained in the RFP document. The evaluation will be completed upon receipt of the Eligible Bidders’ proposals in response to the RFP.
10. Trade Agreement
This procurement is subject to:
- Chapter Nineteen (Government Procurement) of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA);
- The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement; and
- Chapter Five (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
11. Use of MERX
CATSA will only use MERX as its web-based forum to post solicitations. As such, the attached procurement document has only been posted on MERX, and all related documents, notices, addendums, and questions and responses thereto will only be posted on MERX.
See MERX at http://www.merx.com for details respecting how to access the solicitation documents and any costs related thereto.
CATSA does not authorize, or make any representations or warranties in respect of, any postings relating to its procurements found on any other web-based forum.
12. Language
A French language version of the NOI will be made available upon request.
Responses may be submitted in either the English or French language.
