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 Protective Products Canada ULC
305 College Road East
Princeton New Jersey
United States
08540
Nature of Requirements:
Purpose of ACAN:
Public Services and Procurement Canada proposes to negotiate a contract with Emergent Protective Products Canada ULC 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 10,000 pouches, with 30,000 pouches in optional quantities.
Term of Contract:
Contract award to March 31, 2023.
Evaluation Criteria:
The Bidder must be able to a supply RSDL® licensed by Health Canada and provide a Medical Device License number.
Delivery:
December 15, 2019 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 Protective Products Canada ULC, 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.
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
