Invitation to Qualify Metal Breast Badges for CBSA

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Invitation to Qualify Metal Breast Badges for CBSA

47419-153464/A
Contact: Josette Richard
Telephone: 613-462-4128
Email: josette.richard@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca


INTRODUCTION

This Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) is neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a solicitation of bids or tenders and is intended only to pre-qualify suppliers.  Together this ITQ, the Security Screening Phase and the subsequent bid solicitation are the three parts of the solicitation process.  No contract will result from this ITQ. The objective of this prequalification phase is to evaluate the capability of a company to perform the work required for the procurement of METAL BREAST BADGES, which is described in detail in Part 5.

The pre-qualified suppliers will be referred to as the Qualified Respondents in this solicitation process.  Only the Qualified Respondents will be permitted to bid on the subsequent bid solicitation.  Below are the intended phases of the solicitation process:

Phase 1: ITQ Qualification Phase
Phase 2: Security Screening Phase - Qualified Respondents must obtain the appropriate security clearances no later than 240 calendar days after the receipt of their notice of qualification letter.
Phase 3: Bid Solicitation Phase - Request for Proposal (RFP) will be sent to the Qualified Respondents who have obtained the appropriate security clearances within the specified timeframe.

Given that this ITQ or the subsequent bid solicitation may be cancelled by Canada at any time in accordance with the applicable terms, it may not result in the subsequent procurement process described in this document.  Because the ITQ is not a request for a proposal, suppliers who submit a response can choose not to bid on the subsequent bid solicitation. 

This list of pre-qualified suppliers will be used as a source list from which PWGSC or their clients can obtain firm price quotations on similar requirements. It is important to note that potential requirements coming from this source list may not necessarily belimited to Canadian Goods or the National Security Exemption may not necessarily be invoked. This source list will be valid for a period of 12 months after its issuance.

The ITQ is divided into the following parts:

Part 1: General Information: provides a general description of the requirement
Part 2: Security Requirements: provides the security clauses that will be included in the resulting contract
Part 3: Respondent Instructions: provides the instructions, clauses and conditions applicable tothe ITQ
Part 4: Response Preparation Instructions: provides suppliers with instructions on how to prepare their response
Part 5: Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Qualification: indicates how the responses will be evaluated and the basis of qualification
Part 6: Certifications

This requirement will be solely limited to Canadian Goods and/or Services.

BACKGROUND
As a law enforcement agency, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to ensure Canada's security and prosperity by managing theaccess of people and goods to and from Canada. For employees holding credentials associated with delegated authority, the badge is a symbol of their sworn duty and a physical proof of their authenticity to enforce the law. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT
Canada has a requirement for the production and delivery of Metal Breast Badges for the CBSA. The Contractor will also be required to conduct repairs on all aspect of the badge including paint, clasp attachment, chipping, polishing and any repairs to the badge structure. Canada’s intent is to put in place a Requisition on Contract (ROC) for two (2) years with a possibility three (3) one-year option period. A ROC is defined as a Contract where goods and services are to be provided on an “as-and-when” requested basis. The estimated quantity to be ordered on a yearly basis would be approximately 200 badges. This estimate does not include any recycled badges, attrition, or any new executive hires which would greatly impact the amount of badges ordered.



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.