Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Request for information Wayne Dubeau Telephone No. - (613) 943-4082 Email: p••••••••@•••••••.••••.••.ca Nature of Requirements: Request for information for a Laser Engagement System (LES) for the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS). Overview: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide a public notice indicating to the supplier community that the PPS intends to award an agreement for the goods and services to Saab Canada, Inc and SAAB AB, Training & Simulation, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the RFI, on or before the closing date and time stated in the RFI, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. Background: On June 23, 2015, the Parliamentary Protective Service was created by law under the Parliament of Canada Act. The Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons are, as the custodians of the powers, privileges, rights and immunities of their respective Houses and of the members of those Houses, responsible for the Service. The newly created parliamentary entity amalgamated the former Senate Protective Service, House of Commons Security Services, and detection specialists, into a single unified security service to serve the Parliament of Canada. While the Director of the Service must be a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by law, he or she has control and management of the daily operations of the organization. The Director executes his or her mandate under the joint general policy direction of the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons. The Speakers of both Houses, being responsible for the Service, and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness have entered into an arrangement to have the RCMP lead the physical security operations of the Service. Note to Respondents Respondents must refer to the RFP documents for the complete requirement Delivery Date: Mentioned Above PPS retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
