Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS CANADA INC.
155 Innovation Drive
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada
R3T5Y3
Nature of Requirements:
RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontaminant Lotion) 42 mL pouches
W6369-22A049/A
Aleinik, Andrew
Telephone No. - (873) 354-5138
Line 1, RSDL 42 mL pouches
Purpose of ACAN:
Public Services and Procurement Canada proposes to negotiate a contract with Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc on behalf of the Department of National Defence for the purchase of RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontaminant Lotion) pouches.
Definition of Requirement:
RSDL® is a liquid skin decontaminant that breaks down chemical agents leaving a non-toxic liquid that can be washed away with water. RSDL® is packaged in 42mL pouches that can be carried for use by deployed Canadian Forces members to protect themselves and aid victims of a possible chemical exposure.
Quantities:
The estimated quantity for the firm delivery is 8,640 pouches, with 43,200 pouches in optional quantities.
The contract contains an option to negotiate at a future date the procure RSDL® training kits and RSDL® in bottled format.
Term of Contract:
Contract award to March 31, 2027.
Evaluation Criteria:
The Bidder must be able to a supply RSDL® licensed by Health Canada and provide a Medical Device License number.
Product Specification:
Active ingredient: Dekon 139 and 2,3 butanedione monoxime (DAM)
Format: Individual 42mL sealed foam pad pouches
Shelf-life: The product must have a shelf-life of 60 months from the date of delivery.
Delivery:
March 31, 2022 for the firm quantity. As and when required for the optional quantities.
Limited Tendering Reason:
In accordance with Government Contract Regulations (GCRs Part 1 - Conditions of Contract Entry - Bids - 6.(d)) Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc, is the only known supplier of a licensed RSDL® product in Canada.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.
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