Amendment 1Please note that this solicitation is being extended to January 16, 2023.NoticeThis solicitation is for services and not goods. Attempts are being made to correct the issue within Canada Buys. Thank You.Notice of Proposed ProcurementThe is a reissue of solicitation BMPO17396. The Department of National Defence (DND), in Ottawa, Ontario requires EMC Hardware Maintenance and Support and EMC Software Maintenance and Support for the period of January 29, 2023 to January 28, 2024, as outlined in the attached Request for Quotations. A bid must comply with 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 contract with the above noted term. The 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 REQUIREMENTS Due 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 BPMO17396 - EMC Hardware and Software Maintenance and Support for DND- Amendment 001
