Non Human Model Training

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR NON HUMAN MODEL TRAINING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

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Canada is in the planning process to prepare a competitive Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) for the Department of National Defence (DND), DND requires the following Non Human Model Training courses and course topics on an "if and when requested" basis: Train the Trainer Course, Operator Course, Instructor Non Human Model Table Top, Instructor Non Human Model Scenarios, Non Human Model Table Top Training, Non Human Model Scenario Based Training, Mass Casualty Discussions, Ballistic Session.

The purpose of the Request for Information (RFI) is to provide industry with an early opportunity to assess and comment on requirements, procurement strategy, evaluation criteria, pricing schedule, and basis of payment in order to maximize best value to Canada, while reducing potential problems when the RFSO is posted.

This feedback will assist Canada in finalizing the requirements of the RFSO. The RFI information herein will also provide potential Service Providers an update on the procurement in preparation for the eventual RFSO.

The information provided by Canada in this RFI is preliminary and may change. The final procurement approach may differ depending on responses to the RFI and other factors as the procurement process develops. This RFI is not a bid solicitation nor will it be used to pre-qualify or otherwise restrict participation in any future RFSO. A standing offer (SO) will not result from this RFI. Responses will not be formally evaluated.

Potential offerors may use this RFI to make known their comments on the draft Statement of Work, proposed procurement approach and methodology, potential evaluation and selection criteria or any other aspect of the requirement.

Suppliers are to send their written comments in response to this RFI by e-mail to the SO Authority named herein no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 15, 2013.

The SO Authority (or delegated representative) responsible for the management of the procurement and RFI process is:

Diane Reynolds Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Acquisitions Branch Professional Services Procurement Directorate Place du Portage, Phase III, 10C1 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Telephone: 819-956-1141 Facsimile: 819-956-9235 E-mail: Diane.Reynolds@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.