Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
The Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) jointly with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), are reviewing the procurement process for basic to intermediate air medevac needs within the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan. Jointly the AHA and FNIHB under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program provide coverage of medevac services for the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan. As per the Non-Insured Health Benefits policy framework, Canada is seeking an economical and cost effective solution for this service.
Stakeholder consultations are underway prior to renewal of the service in 2019 to verify the validity of the current procurement approach, explore new service delivery approaches, identify issues and concerns, and help optimize the process. Engaging stakeholders will assist AHA and Canada (Canada referring to PWGSC and FNIHB) to develop a strategy to meet ongoing service needs.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to engage stakeholders to:
•explore service options;
•exchange on respective needs and/or concerns with regards to the AHA and the government of Canada’s procurement of medevac services in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan; and
•identify if opportunities exist to change the delivery of medevac services in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan to achieve better service and value.
This RFI is not a bid solicitation and will not result in the award of any contract nor will this RFI result in the creation of a list of suppliers. Therefore, potential suppliers of any goods and services described in this RFI should not earmark goods or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a result of any information contained in this RFI. Whether or not a potential supplier responds to this RFI, it will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement process. Also, this RFI will not necessarily result in the procurement of any of the services that it describes. It is simply intended to solicit feedback with respect to its content.
Nothing in this RFI shall be construed as a commitment from AHA or Canada. AHA and Canada may use any non- proprietary information obtained as part of this review in the preparation of future requirements.
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.
