Drug Information Services

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT 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 33 sites across Canada and Overseas, as per Appendix 1 of Annex A. There will be approximately 100 Pharmacists in total, employed in various capacities across all 33 CAF sites, providing service to approximately 75,000 members. The DIS must be provided to DND pharmacists in both of Canada’s official languages, English and French. In addition, the Contractor must publish quarterly bulletins in both of Canada’s official languages, English and French, and develop and provide in-person training sessions, as per Appendix 2 of Annex A. Training sessions must be provided to a maximum of one (1) DND Pharmacist per training session. The work is to be performed during the period of 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, 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. Canadian Content The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian services. Canada retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. NOTE TO BIDDERS: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE. Topics include: Overview of the federal government contracting process; Searching for opportunities on the Buy and Sell - Tenders Website; Bidding on opportunities; Registering in supplier databases. The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Buyandsell.gc.ca website, under Event Calendar (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/event-calendar).