Distribution services of respirators N95 and medical masks

The Public Health Agency of Canada is seeking a contractor to distribute surplus N95 respirators and medical masks across Canada through a solicitation numbered 1000269904A, with a submission deadline of June 16, 2026. The requirement, assigned NAICS code 424450, encompasses the end-to-end logistics of receiving up to four million masks from PHAC-NESS at pallet level, storing, repackaging into cases of 500 units, and distributing via professional courier services at case level to operational sites such as office locations, reception centers, emergency lodging sites, and networks of communities, NGOs, and emergency management partners. The contractor must hold a valid Health Canada Medical Device Establishment Licence for Class I medical devices, maintain the capacity to handle multiple pallets at a central warehouse, and implement systems to track inventory levels, shipments, and expiry dates. Distribution must adhere to standardized packaging specifications of 500 units per case and 32 cases per pallet, with repackaging at the case level including printed information sheets. The initial contract period runs from award to March 31, 2027, with three optional one-year extensions through March 31, 2030. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail technical compliance gate and award to the lowest priced compliant offer, with all pricing submitted in structured schedules covering warehousing, shipping mark-up, administrative outreach, and order fulfillment. Invoicing must be submitted electronically per delivery, detailing item, quantity, unit price, subcontracting, and applicable financial codes, and payment is due within 30 days of receipt of a compliant invoice. The contractor is required to maintain comprehensive financial and operational records for the duration of the contract and up to seven years after final payment, subject to audit and inspection by Canada. Inspections and acceptance by Canada do not release the contractor from liability for defective work, which may be corrected at the contractor's expense. The contractor must comply with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement, all applicable laws, and the Inadmissibility and Suspension Policy, including providing attestations on integrity, former public servant pensions, and absence of forced labor or human trafficking in operations. The contractor is designated as responsible for securing any required insurance at its own cost, and unscreened personnel must be escorted when accessing federal facilities. All proposals must be submitted electronically to mira.abdillahi@hc-sc.gc.ca in three specified sections: Technical Offer