NNC CLAIMS PROCESSING SERVICES

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: NNC CLAIMS PROCESSING SERVICES

A7101-130008/A Perkins, Deborah Telephone No. - (819) 956-8656 ( ) Fax No. - (819) 956-2675

REQUIREMENT PWGSC has a requirement for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) to establish a Contract with a qualified Claims Processor to verify the NNC Food Subsidy Claims, provide related support services (including all initial set-up, training and Recipient assistance) and support food subsidy information collection and report compilation, from the claims, supporting invoices, waybills and any other related documents, for use by DIAND in performance measurement and planning activities related to the NNC program. Any Resultant Contract will include: PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT 1) Initial contract period three (3) years from date of contract award; 2) an option to extend the resulting Contract period by up to 2 additional irrevocable one-year period(s) under the same terms and conditions of the existing Contract; and 3) an option for an additional transition period at the end of the Contract of 30 calendar days under the same conditions.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT

There is a security requirement tied to this contract. BASIS OF SELECTION Basis of Selection - Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit (70%) and Price (30%)

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.