Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Competitive Procurement Strategy:
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/B, E60PQ-120001/C and E60PQ-120001/D, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category(ies) of the SA: Rotary Office Chairs
2. PSPC has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 100 Rotary Office Chairs to Ottawa, Ontario by February 24th, 2017.
3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).
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 1802 of the Agreement onInternal Trade (AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement.
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-120001/B, E60PQ-120001/C and E60PQ-120001/D, and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standa…). 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.
5. Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada:
Rotary Office chair :
Headrest: Not included
Backrest height: High
Lumbar Support: Adjustable
Arm rests: Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm
Seat Depth: Adjustable
Seat and Backrest locks: Lockable or stoppablein multiple positions
Tilt Mechanism: Independently
Upholstery: Back breathable material/seat fabric
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.
