Rotary Office Chairs

Amendment 003 is to extend the closing to January 18, 2018, 2:00 pm EST.

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Amendment 002 is to correct the closing time on the NPP:

Delete: 00:00 EST

Insert: 2:00 pm EST

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This amendment is to extend the closing to January 15, 2018, 2:00 pm EST.

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Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/E, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category of the SA:

• Rotary Office Chair

2. The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 160 Rotary Office Chairs to Ottawa, Ontario before March 30, 2018, with an option for the purchase, delivery and installation of up to 155 additional Rotary Office Chairs on an as and when requested basis before March 31, 2019.

The estimated additional units of chairs must not be interpreted as a guarantee of business. 

The bid solicitation is open to PSAB Suppliers who are pre-qualified in their SA to supply, deliver and install the required products and services to the National Capital Region of Canada.

3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

4. This procurement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. The Canadian Free Trade Agreement does not apply to this procurement. 

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-notice/PW-PQ-959-70369). 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 Office Chair

Stream: PSAB

Headrest: Not included

Backrest Height: High Back

Lumber Support: Adjustable

Armrests: Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable ‘’T’’ Arm

Seat Depth: Adjustable

Seat and Backrest Locks: Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions

Tilt Mechanism: Concurrently

Upholstery: Back Breathable Material/Seat Fabric

Green Chair Recognition: Yes

7. This requirement is being sent directly to conforming PSAB SA suppliers. The list of products required by Canada is identified in the solicitation.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada