RMSO - FOOD & BEVERAGES

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.