Regional Individual Standing Offer for 2V Absolyte Batteries

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires a Regional Individual Standing Offer for the supply and delivery of 2V Absolyte 90G13 Batteries or Equivalent as detailed herein at Annex A. Goods are to be provided as required during the period of the Standing Offer in accordance with the requirements, terms and conditions detailed in the tender document.

The period of the Standing Offer will be three (3) years from date of issuance of the Standing Offer, with two (2) additional extension periods of one (1) year each.

This procurement is subject to the Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCA). This procurement is reserved for beneficiaries of the following Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (CLCA): Tsawwassen First Nation Agreement under Chapter 7 – Access.

One Standing Offer will be issued as a result of this RFSO

Delivery locations as detailed in the RFSO

Basis of selection: An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offers 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

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

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.

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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