Workspaces Cat 1-2

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Workspaces Cat 1-2-3

A0135-183452/A
Arbour, Nathalie
Telephone No. - (873) 353-5903 

Amendment 003
This amendment 003 is raised to answer questions received from the industry and to modify the Annex A including the floor plans. 
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Amendment 002
This amendment 002 is raised to extend the bid closing date (January 17 2019) due to changes to the requirement that will appear in a subsequent amendment
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Amendment 001
This amendment is raised to extend the bid closing date (January 8, 2019).
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1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/B and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA: 

- Product Category 1 - Interconnecting Panels and Freestanding Systems;
 - Product Category 2 - Freestanding Height Adjustable Desk/Table Products;
 - Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
- This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.

2. Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to Gatineau, Qc on or before March 7th, 2019.

3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

4. This procurement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.  

5. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders.  In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA.  The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-140003/B and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders).  Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority. 

6. There is no security requirement associated with the requirement.  For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.

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.