National Individual Standing Offer for Tychem 6000 Suits, or Equivalent

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement:

This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for Tychem 6000 Hooded Coveralls, or Equivalent as detailed herein. The period for making call- ups against the Standing Offer is one (1) year from date of issuance of the Standing Offer, with the option to extend the Standing Offer for up to four (4) additional one (1) year option periods. The requirement is for specific delivery locations:

Central: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

CBRNE Central Region

73 Leikin Dr

TPOF Building 401; Mailstop #168

Ottawa, ON

K1A 0R2

NWR: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

CBRNE Northwest Region

11140 - 109 Street

Edmonton, AB

T5G 2T4

780-902-6374

Pacific: Royal Canadian Mounted Police EDiv HQ

CBRNE Pacific Region

14200 Green Timbers Way, Mailstop #403

Surrey, BC

V3T 6P3

Atlantic: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

CBRNE Atlantic Region

80 Garland Ave,

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

B3B 0J8

This procurement is subject to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement.

Basis of selection: Mandatory Technical Criteria Only

An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for issuance of a standing offer.

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: Connie.Wright@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:

Name:                 Connie Wright

Title:                 Senior Procurement Officer

Department:        Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Branch:         Procurement, Materiel and Asset Management

Address:         73 Leikin Drive. Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R2

Telephone:         613-791-9647

E-mail address: Connie.Wright@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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 .

Green Procurement - Environmentally Preferable Packaging

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is committed to promoting the procurement of environmentally preferable plastic products and the reduction of plastic packaging waste as per the Policy on Green Procurement, the Greening Government Strategy: A Government of Canada Directive, and the Ocean Plastics Charter. (select as appropriate Bidders/Offerors/Suppliers) are encouraged to use environmentally preferable packaging for all packaged goods to be delivered to the end user as part of this procurement.

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

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