Smart Lock Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems

Solicitation number W8474-258572

Publication date

Closing date and time 2024/11/04 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

    Smart Lock Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems.

    The Department of National Defence's (DND) requires the purchase of additional RFID systems and auxiliary components, in order to control and monitor access to its server cabinets within secure facilities. The systems must integrate and be compatible with the Sunbird Power IQ software, currently owned and utilized by DND. Furthermore, the RFID readers must be low frequency (125KHz), HID proximity type card readers, which function with existing DND building passes.

    The resulting contract will include initial deliverables, and optional deliverables for a period until 31 March 2026.

    Delivery of the items is within Ottawa, Ontario.

    Detailed specifications of the required RFID systems and auxiliary components, can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers.

    The initial and optional deliverables are estimated as follows:

    Initial Deliverables

    Item-----------------Description--------------Quantity

    1.-----Electronic Swing Handle & RFID Readers -------Qty 24
    2.-----Door Position Sensors-------Qty 48
    3.-----Smart Rack Controller-------Qty 1
    4.-----Electronic Swing Handle & RFID------- Qty 1
    5.-----Lock Connector Cable.------- Qty 1

    Optional Deliverables 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

    1.-----Electronic Swing Handle & RFID Readers -------Qty 26
    2.-----Door Position Sensors-------Qty 52

    Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

    Canadian Content: The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.

    Nature of Requirement:

    Smart lock RFID systems are utilized in order to control and monitor access to server cabinets within secure facilities. The systems interface with Sunbird Power IQ software, which monitors server room power, temperature and access to the specific cabinets.

    Delivery Date: 31 March 2025 (initial deliverables)

    Competitive Procurement Strategy: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

    Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

    Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements.

    File Number: W8474-258572

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

    Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 16 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2024/11/18.

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    Reason for limited tendering

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    • None

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of National Defence
    Address

    101 Colonel By Drive

    Ottawa , Ontario, K1A 0K2
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Brooke Monette
    Phone
    (343) 573-7369
    Email
    brooke.monette@forces.gc.ca
    Bidding details

    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.

    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001
    English
    27
    001
    English
    0

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Contract duration
    16 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Lowest Price

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