Integrated Communications & Support Services (ICSS)

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
The closing date has been extended to July 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm
EDT.


Integrated Communications & Support Services (ICSS)

This bid solicitation is being issued by Public Works &
Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for Shared Services Canada
(SSC) to satisfy the requirement for voice over Internet
protocol (VoIP) PBX products, moves, adds and changes (MAC's),
accessories and parts and the 			following support services:
system maintenance and support; support resources, installation
services and training.
It is intended to result in the award of a contract for 1 year,
plus 3-1 year irrevocable options   allowing Canada to extend
the term of the contract.

National Security Exception
On May 28, 2012, PWGSC 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 email, networks and data centres for Shared Services
Canada. As a result, this requirement is subject to the National
Security Exception and is, therefore, excluded from all of the
obligations of the trade agreements.

Canadian registered or incoprorated company

Bidders must be a Canadian registered or incorporated company.

Canadian content

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

Security Requirement

There is a security requirement associated with this requirement

Enquiries:

For any enquiries please communicate with Josée St-Onge at the
following email address:  josee.st-onge@tpsgc-pwgsc.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.