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EP777-151234/E Byrnes, Ashley Telephone No. - (819) 956-3838

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

1. This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number EP777-1511234/A dated 2014-12-10 with a closing of 2014-12-23 at 02:00 PM EST. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

2. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/B, E60PQ-120001/C and E60PQ-120001/D and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category of the SA: Rotary Office Chairs.

3. Public Works and Government Services Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 55 of Sub-Category Rotary Office Chairs to Ottawa, ON by March 31, 2015.

The bid solicitation is open to PSAB Suppliers who are pre-qualified in their SA to supply, deliver and install the required products and services to the National Capital Region.

4. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

5. This procurement is set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 1802 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement.

6. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders. In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA. The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-120001/C and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisiti on-clauses-and-conditions-manual). Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority.

7. There is a security requirement associated with the requirement. For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.

8. Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada:

Rotary Office Chair Standard Back Adjustable Lumbar Support Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm Seat Depth - Adjustable Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions Tilt Mechanism - Independently Upholstery - Back Breathable Material/Seat Fabric Canadian Content - Yes

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.