RMSO - FOOD & BEVERAGES
Solicitation number E6HAL-140009/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2015/04/20 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: RMSO - FOOD & BEVERAGES E6HAL-140009/A Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of various government departments, 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. Offerors are encouraged to read this document in conjunction with the PWGSC Food & Beverage National Strategy found at: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-14-006 40952, and the following documents (DND Food Quality Specifications) also available on buyandsell.gc.ca at: E6TOR-13RM06 through to E6TOR-13RM37. The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). Canada intends to issue a maximum of three (3) standing offers per food category. The solicitation process could result in the award of up to 18 standing offers. The total estimated annual expenditure of approximately between $10 - 15,000,000.00 CAD is anticipated to be distributed as follows: Food category/Estimated Annual Expenditure 1. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Meat Alternatives - $3M 2. Bread and Bread Products - $1M 3. Dairy & Dairy Products - $2M 4. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - $1M 5. Frozen Fruit and Vegetables - $1M 6. Groceries - $3M Offerors' Conference An offerors' conference will be held at 1713 Bedford Row, Halifax, NS on 18 March 2015 at 13:30 Atlantic Time, location is the Greg Vaughan Boardroom on the first floor. The scope of the requirement outlined in the Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be answered. It is recommended that offerors who intend to submit an offer attend or send a representative. Offerors are requested to communicate with the Standing Offer Authority before the conference to confirm attendance. Offerors should provide, in writing, to the Standing Offer Authority, the name of the person(s) who will be attending and a list of issues they wish to table at least 2 working days before the scheduled conference. Any clarifications or changes to the RFSO resulting from the offerors' conference will be included as an amendment to the RFSO. Offerors who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting an offer. The complete requirement is defined in the soliciation document. This office provides service in English. 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.
Contract duration
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Trade agreements
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
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Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Forward (HAL), LeeAnne
- Phone
- (902) 496-5070 ( )
- Fax
- (902) 496-5016
- Address
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1713 Bedford RowHalifax, Nova Scot, B3J 3C9
Buying organization(s)
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
Bidding details
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