RMSO - Food & Beverage NS and NL

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

RMSO - Food & Beverage NS and NL


E6HAL-210001/A
Taylor, Kathie
Telephone No. - (902) 403-4837 
Fax No. - (902) 496-5016 

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of various government departments within Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, has a requirement for a Regional Master Standing Offer for the supply of fresh and frozen food for a one year period on an as and when requested basis. Food is to be delivered to ship and shore units in various locations within Nova Scotia including, but not limited to, the area of Maritime Forces Atlantic - HRM, 14 Wing in Greenwood, Land Forces Atlantic Training Centre Aldershot, various locations throughout Halifax Regional Municipality and Sydney, Nova Scotia and various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador including but not limited to CFB Gander and Canadian Coast Guard Ships located in St. John’s. The largest user of any subsequent standing offers is anticipated to be the Department of National Defence with approximately 80% of the usage.

Below is a list of provinces and territories who have shown interest in making call-ups against the Standing Offer:
- Nova Scotia

Only Authorized Users will be authorized to issue call-ups against this RMSO.

Offerors are encouraged to read this document in conjunction with the PWGSC Food & Beverage National Strategy. 

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Canada intends to issue a maximum of three (3) standing offers per food category per zone. The solicitation process could result in the award of up to 18 standing offers per zone with a maximum of 36 overall.

The Standing Offer is anticipated to be in effect from the date of issuance for one year period.

The total estimated annual expenditure of approximately $15,000,000.00 - 20,000,000.00 CAD is anticipated to be distributed as follows:

Food category/Estimated Annual Expenditure

1. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Meat Alternatives - $6M
2. Bread and Bread Products - $2M
3. Dairy & Dairy Products - $2M
4. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - $2M
5. Frozen Fruit and Vegetables - $2M
6. Groceries - $6M
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.