Fabric for Sheets (muslin)

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Amendment No. 001 is raised to advise that the pre-award sample
and laboratory test results will be required after the bid
closing date and upon a written request from PWGSC.

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Requirement:
This requirement is for the establishment of a Regional
Individual Standing Offer (RISO) for CORCAN for the supply of
Fabric for Sheets (Muslin Cloth), Pale Blue.  Estimated usage
per year is 60,000 metres.  

Technical Requirements:
The cloth must meet the technical requirements specified below
and must also meet all the requirements specified at Annex B of
the Request For Standing Offer within the minimum and maximum
acceptable range in accordance with the Canadian General
Standard Board Test Methods CAN/CGSB 4.2.

1.	colour:  pale blue
2.	50% cotton / 50% polyester;
3. 	Plain weave
4.	Unit mass of fabrics must be 130 g/m2;
5.	Width 140 cm, tolerance ± 3%;
6.	Selvedge must be tucked-in or taped and finished without pin
holes (clips only).  Selvedge must not be fringed and must be
straight and flat;
7.	Maximum number of meters per roll:  sheeting must be
delivered in rolls not exceeding 100 lbs;
8.	Each roll must be packed separately and wrapped on a pallet
for delivery and must not weigh more than 100 lbs;
9.	Pallet dimensions 4' x 4'; 
10.	Max load per pallet:  1,000 lbs per skid

Period of Standing Offer
The Standing Offer will be valid from the date of issuance of
the Standing Offer for a period of one (1) year with the
possibility to extend for two (2) additional one-year period.

Delivery:
Delivery to be made to CORCAN, Drummondville, Quebec within 6
weeks from receipt of order.

Pre-award samples and test results:
The bidders must submit a pre-award sample and laboratory test
results with their bid.

Canadian Content Policy:
This requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian goods. If
3 + bids offer Canadian goods, other bids will not be considered.

Enquiries
To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries
about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received
by the Contracting Authority at least seven (7) calendar days
prior to the bid closing date.  

E-mail:  sylvie.gravel@pwgsc.gc.ca

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
both official languages.
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.