This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/A and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA:Product Category 1a - Interconnecting Panels and 1b Freestanding Systems.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has a requirement for the purchase categorie 1a and 1b products, delivery and installation to Ottawa, Ontario by 27 February 2017.
This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General stream of Suppliers (SA holders).
4. 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…). The Canadian Institutes of Health Research 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.
5. There is a security requirement associated with the requirement. For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.