Drug Information Services

The Department of National Defence (DND) requires a Contractor to provide Drug Information Services, to pharmacists working for the Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp), and the Canadian Forces Drug Exception Centre (CF DEC). Drug Information Services (DIS) will enable DND pharmacists to receive enhanced access to specialized drug information resources in a timely and accurate manner all year round. The Contractor must provide Drug Information Services (DIS) to DND pharmacists in 31 sites across Canada and Overseas, as per Appendix 1 to Annex A. The DIS must be provided to DND pharmacists in both Canada’s official languages, English and French. In addition, the Contractor must publish quarterly bulletins in both Canada’s official languages, English and French, and develop and provide training sessions, as per Appendix 2 to Annex A. Training sessions must be provided to a maximum of one (1) DND Pharmacist per training session. Period of Contract The period of any resulting contract is from date of Contract to March 31, 2019, with an irrevocable option on the part of Canada to extend the term of the Contract by up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods. Security Requirements This document does not contain a security requirement. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Trade Agreements The requirement is not subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Canadian Content The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian services.