(This NPP is re-posted for Rotary Conference Chairs only. No contract awarded as result of process 20171319.)
Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/E, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category of the SA:
Rotary Conference Chair
2. The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 40 Rotary Conference Chairs to Ottawa, Ontario before March 30, 2018, with an option for the purchase, delivery and installation on an as and when requested basis of up to 165 additional Rotary Conference Chairs before March 31, 2019.
The estimated additional units of chairs must not be interpreted as a guarantee of business.
3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General Stream of Suppliers (SA holders).
4. This requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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/E, 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:
Type: Rotary Conference Chair
Stream: General
Headrest: Not included
Backrest Height: Standard Back
Lumber Support: Fixed
Armrests: Fixed Arm
Seat Depth: Medium Fixed
Seat and Backrest Locks: Lockable in Setup Position
Tilt Mechanism: Concurrently
Upholstery: Back Breathable Material/Seat Fabric
Green Chair Recognition: Yes
7. This requirement is being sent directly to conforming SA suppliers. The list of products required by Canada is identified in the solicitation.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada
