AMENDMENT 001 The closing date of the solicitation has been changed to March 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST. NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario requires EMC Dell Software Maintenance and Support, including Optional Licences, 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. 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 or through the Procure to Pay (P2P) portal. 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 EMC Dell Software Maintenance and Support, and Optional Licences, for DND- Amendment 002
