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Request for information (RFI), also referred to as "Letter of Interest", for License Plate Reader Technology.
THIS IS NOT A BID SOLICITATION.
CANADA IS SEEKING FEEDBACK FROM THE INDUSTRY WITH RESPECT TO A LICENSE PLATE READER TECHNOLOGY.
INTRODUCTION
Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking feedback from industry, and in particular License Plate Reader Technology Suppliers, with respect to information on License Plate Reader solutions that have passenger license plate capturing/reading abilities with border management related technology capabilities; such as image capturing/reading abilities functionality to assist in traveller and vehicular processing.
For details on CBSA's current technical infrastructure dated July 17, 2012, please refer to the attached Annex D.
OBJECTIVES OF THE RFI
1. Collect information on market readiness and industry capabilities specific to License Plate Reader Technology with respect to border processing;
2. Receive responses from the industry about their product(s); and,
3. Solicit industry's interest to provide an interactive demonstration of how their product(s) addresses the listed questions, and to discuss their product(s) in detail.
NATURE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
This is not a bid solicitation. This Request for Information (RFI) will not result in the award of any contract. As a result, potential Suppliers of any goods or services described in this RFI should not reserve stock or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a result of any information contained in this RFI. Nor will this RFI result in the creation of any source list. Therefore, whether or not any potential Supplier responds to this RFI will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement. Also, the procurement of any of the goods and services described in this RFI will not necessarily follow this RFI. This RFI is simply intended to solicit feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this RFI.
NATURE AND FORMAT OF RESPONSES REQUESTED
Respondents are requested to provide their comments, concerns and, where applicable, alternative recommendations regarding how the requirements or objectives described in this Request for Information (RFI) could be satisfied. Respondents are also invited to provide comments regarding the content, format and/or organization of any draft documents included in this RFI. Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their responses.
RESPONSE COSTS
Canada will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this Request for Information.
TREATMENT OF RESPONSES
Use of Responses: Responses will not be formally evaluated. However, the responses received may be used by Canada to develop or modify procurement strategies or any draft documents contained in this Request for Information (RFI). Canada will review all responses received by the RFI closing date. Canada may, in its discretion, review responses received after the RFI closing date. Review Team: A review team composed of representatives of the client (where applicable) and PWGSC will review the responses on behalf of Canada. Canada reserves the right to hire any independent consultant, or use any Government resources that it considers necessary to review any response. Not all members of the review team will necessarily review all responses. Confidentiality: Respondents should mark any portions of their response that they consider proprietary or confidential. Canada will handle the responses in accordance with the Access to Information Act. Canada may, in its discretion, contact any respondents to follow up with additional questions or for clarification of any aspect of a response.
CONTENTS OF THIS RFI
This RFI contains specific questions addressed to the industry.
QUESTIONS TO INDUSTRY
Please see attached Annex A.
FORMAT OF RESPONSES
Cover Page: If the response includes multiple volumes, respondents are requested to indicate on the front cover page of each volume the title of the response, the solicitation number, the volume number and the full legal name of the respondent. Title Page: The first page of each volume of the response, after the cover page, should be the title page, which should contain: the title of the respondent's response and the volume number; the name and address of the respondent; the name, address and telephone number of the respondent's contact; the date; and the Request for Information (RFI) number. Numbering System: Respondents are requested to prepare their response using a numbering system corresponding to the one in this RFI. All references to descriptive material, technical manuals and brochures included as part of the response should be referenced accordingly. Number of Copies: Canada requests that respondents submit three (3) copies of their responses.
ENQUIRIES
Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating answers to all potential suppliers. However, respondents with questions regarding this Request for Information may direct their enquiries to:
Contracting Authority: Stéphane Dubeau E-mail Address: stephane.dubeau@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Telephone: (819) 956-1533 Facsimile: (819) 953-4944
RESPONSES
Respondents are reminded that this is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses to this RFI will not be used to pre-qualify or otherwise restrict participation in any future RFP. Responses will not be formally evaluated. Due to the nature of this RFI activity, Respondents must be aware that aspects of their responses may or may not be used as a basis for modifying the draft documents as Canada prepares for any future procurement. Canada will not reimburse expenditures incurred in preparing responses to this Request for Information.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Responses must be submitted only to Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Bid Receiving Unit by the date, time and place indicated on page 1 of the Letter of Interest
COPY OF THE SOLICITATION
A copy of the Request for Information (RFI) can be obtained by contacting MERX under solicitation number 47060-138801/A 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.
Not stated in the notice: procurement type, procurement method, selection criteria, region of delivery, region of opportunity, expected contract period, end user
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