Phase II: Standardized Forced Entry Resistance Testing of Low-Embodied…

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires a testing facility contractor to perform key Standardized Forced Entry Resistance Testing on the proposed low-embodied carbon secure wall assemblies.

The contract period will be from date of contract award until March 31, 2026.

Security:

•        The security requirements (SRCL and related clauses as described in Annex C) apply and form part of the Contract.

•        The Contractor must ensure that any person working on site holds Facility Access with escort, Level 2 Security Clearance issued by RCMP Departmental Security

Basis of selection: Mandatory Technical Criteria

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: Melissa.Garlough@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: Melissa Garlough, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement & Contracting Branch, 343-596-7388, Melissa.Garlough@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.

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement:

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

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 .

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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