Accreditation services

The RCMP National laboratories have a requirement for accreditation services.

The standard under which the laboratories have been accredited is an International recognized standard: ISO/IEC 17025. The laboratories have maintained their accreditation status since their initial assessments in the years 2000-2004. The current accreditation certificate expires September 2026. The audits required for re-certification must take place on or before the month of September 2026.

The contract period will be for four years from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to four additional one-year periods.

The Contractor’s resource(s) are required to be security cleared at the level of Facility Access 2 (FA-2) with Technical Escort, as verified by the Personnel Security Unit (PSU) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Basis of selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: Cathia.Landry@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office: RCMP Contracting and Procurement

73 Leikin Dr

Ottawa ON K1A 0R2

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

The RCMP has adopted the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the supplier integrity and compliance provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Indigenous Procurement:

The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory .

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement:

This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None