Critical Incident Vehicles - Request for information (RFI)

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:  NORTHWEST REGION ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE CRITICAL INCIDENT VEHICLES

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is launching this Request for Information (RFI) in order to seek information and feedback from industry for for the procurement of Northwest Region Royal Canadian Mounted Police Critical Incident Vehicles. 

The department’s current view of its requirement for the Critical Incident Vehicles, the characteristics of the supply solution it is currently contemplating, and the technical requirements are all detailed in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 of this RFI. The specialized vehicles can range from different sizes, capabilities and covering a range of operational deployment from Search and Rescue, Command Posts, Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU), Tactical Operations and the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Unit (CBRN). These vehicles are configured to respond to a variety of different roles and operations in addition to any general or specialized requirements.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to achieve the following:

a)  Provide industry with an early opportunity to assess, comment and suggest changes to the Statement of Work;
b)  Determine the capability of industry to satisfy the requirements;
c)  Obtain industry feedback on any issues that would impact their ability to bid on the resulting solicitation and/or deliver on the department’s requirements;
d)  Gather industry knowledge, expertise and recommendations with regard to best practices that would increase the success of the solicitation and/or identify any risks that would impact the solicitation;
e)  Enhance competition, access and fairness of the resulting solicitation; and
f)  Inform industry and the government to ensure that the formal solicitation process moves forward efficiently and has a high probability of success.

Respondents are requested to indicate their interest in providing answers and feedback.

Canada will arrange to meet 1-on-1 with each interested supplier, over one or two sessions to discuss the questions in the RFI.  

To book an appointment please contact the Contracting Authority named below. 

Interviews will occur from June 15 to August 11, 2022 (Tuesday -  Thursday, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm MDT).  

Canada proposes to establish a Supply Arrangement with an list of up to three (3) suppliers. 

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This is not a bid solicitation. This RFI will not result in the award of any contract. As a result, potential suppliers of any goods or services described in this RFI should not reserve stock or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a result of any information contained in this RFI. Nor will this RFI result in the creation of any source list. 

Furthermore, whether or not any potential supplier responds to this RFI, this will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement. Also, the procurement of any of the goods and services described in this RFI will not necessarily follow this RFI. 

This RFI is simply intended to solicit information and feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this RFI.

Canada will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this RFI.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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Contracting Authority

Lorraine Jenkinson  
Procurement Specialist 
Public Works and Government Services Canada 
Procurement Branch, Western Region 
Canada Place, Suite 1000
9700 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton AB, T5J 4C3 

Telephone: 587-337-2458  
E-mail address: lorraine.jenkinson@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Western Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are strongly encouraged to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Western Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at roreceptionSoumissions.wrbidreceiving@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Faxed bids will be accepted at 1-418-566-6167.

Hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.