Remote and Isolated First Nations Nursing Services

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

PURPOSE:
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is currently in the planning stage for re-procurement of its Remote, Isolated and Semi-Isolated First Nations (FN) nursing services requirement. As part of this process, ISC is looking to replace the current contracting model with an improved, more efficient approach designed to increase care to the FN communities served. ISC anticipates using a revised contracting model for these services and has published this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain industry feedback prior to finalizing the procurement strategy and associated documentation. 

CONTENTS OF THE RFI:
The RFI contains descriptions of high level contracting models, as well as specific questions addressed to industry. The RFI also contains annexes that provide context, an Engagement Agreement, as well as registration information for CanadaBuys and the Indigenous Business Registry.

NATURE OF THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:
This is not a bid solicitation. A contract will not result from this activity.  This RFI will not necessarily result in any procurement action. Canada will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this RFI.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES:
Responses may be submitted in either official language (English or French). 

FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY:
Canada presently intends, but is not obligated to, meet with respondents who indicate in their responses that they wish to participate in a follow-up meeting and who have submitted a duly completed Engagement Agreement.  Participation in a follow-up meeting is not mandatory. Respondents who do not wish to participate in a follow-up meeting will not be precluded from participating in any future procurement.

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.