This amendment is raised to modify the number of additional Side Chairs in this NPP:
Delete: 60 additional Side Chairs
Insert: 48 additional Side Chairs.
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Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/E, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Categories of the SA:
Rotary Conference Chair
Side Chair
2. The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 40 Rotary Conference Chairs and 28 Side 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 and up to 60 additional Side 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), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Chili Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).
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
Side Chair
Stream: General
Base Style: Four Legs
Armrests: With Arms
Stacking Capability: Non-Stacking
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