"Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)" Rotary Office Chair.

"Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)"

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

Health Canada has a requirement for the purchase and delivery of 136 of the above Sub-Category to Ottawa, Ontario (National Capital Region) by March 31, 2014.

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

This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement, and the Canada-Chili Free Trade Agreement.

The bid solicitation is 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/B and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-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.

Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada

Rotary Chair, High Back, Fixed Lumbar Support, Fixed Armrests, Seat Depth – Medium Fixed, Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions, Tilt Mechanism – Concurrently, Upholstery – Back Breathable Material/Seat Fabric, Green Chair Recognition

Contact: Shallee Doll – shallee.doll@hc-sc.gc.ca