RMSO - Consumables (OEM & Reman)

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
This Request for Information (RFI) is posted to solicit feedback
from Industry in regards to the upcoming RFSO for imaging
consumables (toners).  The RFI will close on September 18, 2014.

Canada has a requirement to establish Regional Master Standing
Offer(s) for the supply of various Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) and Remanufactured imaging consumables for
use by all Federal Government Departments and Agencies, on an
"as and when requested" basis.  The RMSOs will be valid for 12
months with an option to extend two (2) additional 12 months
period.

Respondents are requested to provide their comments, concerns
and, where applicable, alternative recommendations regarding how
the requirements described in this RFI could be satisfied.
Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their
responses.  Canada will not reimburse any respondent for
expenses incurred in responding to this RFI.

This RFI will not result in the award of RMSOs. As a result,
potential suppliers of any goods described in this RFI should
not reserve stock or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a
result of any information contained in this RFI. Nor will this
RFI result in the creation of any source list.  Therefore,
whether or not any potential supplier responds to this RFI will
not preclude that supplier from participating in any future
procurement.

Responses will not be formally evaluated. However, the responses
received may be used by Canada to modify procurement strategies
or draft document contained in this RFI.  Canada will review all
responses received by the RFI closing date.  Canada may, in its
discretion, review responses received after the RFI closing date.

Respondents should mark any portions of their response that they
consider proprietary or confidential. Canada will handle the
responses in accordance with the Access to Information Act.

Canada may, in its discretion, contact any respondents to follow
up with additional questions or for clarification of any aspect
of a response.

Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not
necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating
answers to all potential suppliers. However, respondents with
questions regarding this Request for Information may direct
their enquiries to:

Hilda Lee
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch
Imaging Product Management Group
Suite 219 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC  V6Z 0B9

Telephone: 	(604) 666-1106
Facsimile: 	(604) 775-7526
E-mail address:  hilda.lee@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Document can be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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.