Office Chairs

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB) Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Office Chairs

EQ754-190956/A Semple, Patrick Telephone No. - (613) 530-3117 Fax No. - (613) 545-8067

1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/F, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category of the SA:

- Rotary Office Chair

2. Indigenous Services Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 58 Rotary Office Chairs to Sudbury, Ontario by October 12, 2018.

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 Ontario Region: The province of Ontario with the exception of the National Capital Region.

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

4. 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 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.

5. 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/F, and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-PQ-959-70369). 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.

6. Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada

(1) Office Chairs - Dual Fabric Qty 32

Stream - PSAB Headrest - Not Included Backrest Height - High Back Lumbar Support - Adjustable Armrests - Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm Seat Depth - Adjustable Seat and Backrest Locks - Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions Tilt Mechanism - Concurrently Upholstery - Dual Fabric Green Chair Recognition - Yes Canadian Content - Yes

(2) Office Chairs - Breathable Back Qty 26

Stream - PSBA Headrest - Not Included Backrest Height - Mid Back Lumbar Support - Adjustable Armrests - Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm Seat Depth - Adjustable Seat and Backrest Locks - Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions Tilt Mechanism - Concurrently Upholstery - Back Breathable Material /Seat Fabric Green Chair Recognition - Yes 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.