KVM Switches for the Department of National Defence

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Solicitation No.: 2BH651436/A

Department: Department of National Defence

Notification Period: 8 days (13/01/2017 to 20/01/2017)

Description of Requirement:

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for 2-Port, 4-Port and 2-Port Professional KVM switches. This RFQ also has the option to purchase 100% options under Initial Client Options, through 3 amendments within the 1 year life of the contract.

Delivery Destination Area:

Ottawa, ON

Delivery Date: 30 days from contract award. If contract award is close to year end, full delivery must be completed on or before March 31, 2017.

Security Requirements: N/A

Trade Agreements: N/A – National Security Exception

On May 4, 2014, the Government of Canada announced on the Government Electronic Tendering Service that it had invoked the National Security Exception under the trade agreements in respect of procurements related to end user device hardware, software and associated support services for Shared Services Canada. As a result, this requirement is subject to the National Security Exception and none of the Trade Agreements apply to this requirement.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements (CLCA): N/A

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

Bids must be submitted only to the SSC Email Address for RFQ Submission by the date, time and place indicated on page 1 of the RFQ.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

All enquiries related to this solicitation must be addressed in writing to:

Jeff Connolly

Senior Procurement Officer

Shared Services Canada

180 rue Kent St, 13-090

PO Box/CP 9808 STS T CSC,

Ottawa Ontario, K1G 4A8

Telephone: (613) 410-1757

Email: jeff.connolly@canada.ca