Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Testing

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Testing as detailed herein. The period for making call-ups against the Standing Offer is five (5) years from date of issuance of the Standing Offer, with the option to extend the Standing Offer for up to three (3) additional one (1) year option periods. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner.

Basis of selection: Mandatory Technical Criteria Only

An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for issuance of a standing offer.

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Standing Offer Authority at: Adam.Harrington@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office

Name: Adam Harrington Title: Senior Procurement Officer Department: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Branch: Procurement, Materiel and Asset Management Address: 73 Leikin Drive. Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R2 Telephone: 343-574-7221 E-mail address: Adam.Harrington@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

The RCMP has adopted the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the supplier integrity and compliance provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.