MICROSOFT OUTLOOK TRAINING NMSO

Trade Agreement: NONE
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: 
Canada has a requirement for (2) Commercial off the shelf (COTS)
courses, using Microsoft Outlook to manage time and priorities;
and using Microsoft Outlook to manage projects effectively. The
Offeror must offer the training on an "if and when requested"
basis. The participants are employees of the Government of
Canada across Canada.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) will issue
up to 4 Standing Offers (SOs), one per Stream as identified
below:

Stream 1 - Individual Registrations in the NCR: the enrolment of
a participant into an instructor-led, classroom base, and
publically offered course at the Contractor's location; 
Stream 2 - Private Class Registrations in the NCR: the enrolment
of a group of participants into an instructor-led, classroom
based, private course which is limited to the Identified User at
Canada's location;
Stream 3 - Private Class Registration outside the NCR: the
enrolment of a group of participants into an instructor-led,
classroom based, private course which is limited to the
Identified User at Canada's location;
Stream 4 - Private Class Registration in the NCR: the enrolment
of a group of participants into an instructor-led, classroom
based, private course which is limited to the Identified User at
the Contractor's location.

The SO period will be for 1 year with the irrevocable option to
extend by 3 periods of one-year each.

There is no security requirement associated with this
requirement.

Offerors must submit a list of names, or other related
information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard
Instructions 2006 and 2007.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Agreement on
Internal Trade (AIT).

A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation
and meet all mandatory evaluation criteria and obtain the
required minimum points specified to be declared responsive.  

The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be
recommended for award of a contract.

Should there be any discrepancies between the wording of this
notice and the Request For Proposal (RFP), the RFP wording will
prevail.

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.