Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Office Chairs
EQ754-190956/A
Semple, Patrick
Telephone No. - (613) 530-3117
Fax No. - (613) 545-8067
1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/F, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category of the SA:
2. Indigenous Services Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 58 Rotary Office Chairs to Sudbury, Ontario by October 12, 2018.
The bid solicitation is open to PSAB Suppliers who are pre-qualified in their SA to supply, deliver and install the required products and services to Ontario Region: The province of Ontario with the exception of the National Capital Region.
3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).
4. This procurement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.
5. 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-120001/F, and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-noti…). Canada 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.
6. Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada:
(1) Office Chairs - Dual Fabric Qty 32
Stream - PSAB
Headrest - Not Included
Backrest Height - High Back
Lumbar Support - Adjustable
Armrests - Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm
Seat Depth - Adjustable
Seat and Backrest Locks - Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions
Tilt Mechanism - Concurrently
Upholstery - Dual Fabric
Green Chair Recognition - Yes
Canadian Content - Yes
(2) Office Chairs - Breathable Back Qty 26
Stream - PSBA
Headrest - Not Included
Backrest Height - Mid Back
Lumbar Support - Adjustable
Armrests - Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm
Seat Depth - Adjustable
Seat and Backrest Locks - Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions
Tilt Mechanism - Concurrently
Upholstery - Back Breathable Material /Seat Fabric
Green Chair Recognition - Yes
Canadian Content - Yes
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.
