1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/B and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA:
Product Category 1a - Interconnecting Panels and 1b - Freestanding Systems;
Product Category 2 - Freestanding Height Adjustable Desk/Table Products;
Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
Product Category 5 - Ancillary and Lighting Products
This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.
2. Privy Council Office has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to Ottawa, Ontario by December 2017.
3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General stream of Suppliers (SA holders).
4. This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-Chili Free Trade Agreement.
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/B and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standa…). 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
6. There is a security requirement associated with the requirement. For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.
7. Delivery and Installation must be made by: December 2017 (DATE TBD)
8. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
9. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
