Notice of Proposed ProcurementShared Services Canada (SSC) requires Data Center Networking Hardware, Software, and Maintenance and Support for the Department of National Defence (“DND”) in Gatineau, Quebec, as outlined in the attached Request for Quotations.A bid must meet all requirements of the bid solicitation to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contractThe Bidder must submit pricing in accordance with Annex A – List of Deliverables and Pricing.Please refer to the Request for Quotations document for the complete details regarding this requirement including the mandatory criteria, evaluation criteria and basis of selection.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSDue to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Contracting Authority’s email. Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted, except in exceptional circumstances, for the subject bid solicitation.The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
SSC BPM021017 - Data Center Networking Hardware, Software, and Maintenance and Support for DND- Amendment 000
