Monochrome MFD

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Vendor Name and Address: Akhaliak Office Products & Supplies Ltd. P.O. Box 1569 Iqaluit Nunavut Canada X0A0H0 Nature of Requirements: Supply and Delivery of Sixteen (16) Monochrome Multifunction Devices including consumables and Warranty and Maintenance Services to Iqaluit, NU

M5000-130664 Krista Dobson Telephone No.: 604-775-7088 Fax No.: 604-775-7526 Email: krista.dobson@pwgsc.gc.ca

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) "V" Division, Iqaluit, Nunavut has a requirement for the supply and delivery of sixteen (16) 35 page-per-minute Monochrome Multifunction devices with print, copy, scan and fax capabilities. In addition the RCMP require ongoing provision of consumables and on-site next day maintenance services in Iqaluit, NU.

This procurement is set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, as detailed in Annex 9.4 Requirements for the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business, of the Supply Manual.

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.

In accordance with Government Contracting Regulations (GCR's), Article 6(d), it is believed that only one company meeting the requirements for the Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business is capable of performing the contract.

It is for the reasons above that a sole source contract will be negotiated with Akhaliak Office Products for the supply, delivery, and maintenance services of sixteen (16) Xerox 3635 MFPs as well as additional consumables.

Value The estimated value of the contract is $42,000.00 (including GST/HST).

Delivery Delivery is required by July 31, 2012.

Sourcing In accordance with Government Contracting Regulations (GCR's), Article 6(d), only one person is capable of performing the contract.

This procurement is set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, as detailed in Annex 9.4 Requirements for the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business, of the Supply Manual.

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. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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