DRAFT Calibration and Repairs Services RFP

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DRAFT Calibration and Repairs Services RFP

W8486-184754/B McLaughlin, Michael Telephone No. - (873) 353-7592

PART 1 - INTRODUCTION

A Request for Information (RFI) is used when detailed information and feedback are required from suppliers. Such requests might outline a potential requirement and request suppliers to describe their ability to satisfy the requirement and to provide ideas and suggestions on how the eventual solicitation might be structured. Responses are used to assist the client department in finalizing their plans for the requirement and in developing achievable objectives and deliverables.

The main objectives of the RFI allow suppliers to

1. Assess and comment on the adequacy and clarity of the requirements as currently expressed;

2. Offer suggestions regarding potential alternative solutions that would meet requirements, such as solution with a lower environmental impact.

3. Provide information to assist the client department to determine whether to proceed with requirements/strategy as planned, and if so, further developing internal planning, approval and solicitation documents that may potentially lead to a solicitation;

4. Refine the procurement strategy, project structure, cost estimate, timelines, requirements definition, and other aspects of the requirement;

5. Become a more "informed buyer" with an enhanced understanding of industry goods and service offerings in the areas of interest; and

6. Assess potential alternative solution concepts that would meet its requirement, such as environmentally preferable solutions.

This is not a solicitation for offers. No supply arrangements will result from this activity.

This RFI will not necessarily result in any procurement action. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Canada. Responses to this RFI will not constitute a commitment from the industry provider. Canada will not reimburse any expenses incurred for the preparation of responses to this RFI.

Participation in this RFI is encouraged, but is not mandatory. There will be no short-listing of potential suppliers for the purposes of undertaking any future work as a result of this RFI. Similarly, participation in this RFI is not a condition or prerequisite for the participation in any potential subsequent solicitation.

Any response submitted will become the sole property of Canada and will not be returned to the supplier. The response will be used to assist Canada in further analyzing the presented requirement and, as such, may be used in the development of a future solicitation process.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All information obtained with this RFI is treated as confidential and protected under the Privacy Act and Access to Information Act.

PART 2 - SUPPLIER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Responses are to be submitted only to the PSPC Bid Receiving Unit

RFI no. W8486-184754 Bid Receiving Unit - PSPC 11 Laurier Street Place du Portage, Phase III Core 0B2 Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 Tel.: (819) 420-7201 Fax: (819) 997-9776

2. Inquiries

Please address all inquiries about this RFI to the Contracting Authority

Michael McLaughlin Team Leader, Electrical and Electronics Products Division Public Services and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada 140 O’Connor St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0S5 michael.mclaughlin@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca / Tel: (873) 353-7592

Chef D'équipe, HN Division des produits électrique et électroniques Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada / Gouvernement du Canada 140 O’Connor St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0S5 michael.mclaughlin@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca / Tell: (873) 353-7592

PART 3 - REQUIREMENT

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting industry feedback regarding a proposed Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Department of National Defenses Calibration Services Program. Please review the attached DRAFT RFP and associated Statement of Work, Performance Management Agreement, Basis of Payment and Technical Evaluation. DND has also requested specific feedback from industry with respect to the following areas:

Questions to the industry

1- Government supports aboriginal businesses and visible minorities.

a. How would you recommend Government to assess bidders with regard to visible minorities and accessibility? b. How would you recommend Government to assess bidders with regard to supporting aboriginal businesses?

2- Government intends to reward performance that will surpass requirements, as well as innovative solutions that may improve the overall efficiency of the calibration program. It is recognise that these recommendations may reduce the overall contractor’s workload and associated profit. How do you suggest these recommendations be rewarded?

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.