Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / CFTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
This amendment number 02 is raised to answer questions from the Industry and modify the solicitation document.
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This amendment number 01 is raised to modify the closing date of the first page of the Request for Proposal.
The closing date for this requirement has been extended. Bidders must submit their proposal by December 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm EST. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement Canada will not consider further extension to the closing date.
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1.Statement of Requirement
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has an urgent requirement due to COVID-19 to procure two different types of headsets at various locations across Canada, as defined under Annex A - Statement of Requirement.
This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of ESDC for an estimated 2,350 Poly Blackwire 3325 Headset (or equivalent) and for an estimated 2,950 Poly- Plantronics Voyager 4245 Office Headset (or equivalent).
It is intended to result in the award of a contract for 1 year, plus 1 irrevocable options period of 1 year allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract. Depending on operational requirements, it is estimated that Canada may purchase an approximate additional 10,000 headsets on an as and when requested basis.
2.Trade Agreements
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
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.
