Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
RMSO - Food & Beverage
Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of The Department of National Defence and The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, has a requirement for a Regional Master Standing Offer for the supply of fresh and frozen food for a one year period on an as and when requested basis. Food is to be delivered to ship and shore units in various locations within Nova Scotia including, but not limited to, the area of Maritime Forces Atlantic - HRM, 14 Wing in Greenwood, Land Forces Atlantic Training Centre Aldershot, various locations throughout Halifax Regional Municipality and Sydney,Nova Scotia.
Offerors are encouraged to read this document in conjunction with the PWGSC Food & Beverage National Strategy.
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Canada intends to issue a maximum of three (3) standing offers per food category. The solicitation process could result in the award of up to 18 standing offers.
The total estimated annual expenditure ofapproximately between $11,500,000.00 CAD is anticipated to be distributed as follows:
Food category/Estimated Annual Expenditure
1. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Meat Alternatives - $3M
2. Bread and Bread Products - $1M
3. Dairy & Dairy Products - $2M
4. FreshFruit and Vegetables - $1M
5. Frozen Fruit and Vegetables - $1M
6. Groceries - $3M
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.