Notice of Proposed Procurement

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: U-70 forklift and ancillary items Solicitation Number: 23-58222 Publication Date: February 7, 2024 Closing Date and Time: February 22, 2024, 2:00pm EST Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT] Canada-Korea free trade agreement (CKFTA) Region of Opportunity: World Region of Delivery: Canada (NCR) GSIN: N3900 – Materials Handling Equipment Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Tendering Procedure: Selective Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires one forklift and ancillary items, including training from holders of Supply Agreement # E60HS-21FRKL/A. All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31, 2024. This tender is open to the four (4) pre-qualified suppliers only. The lowest valid bid will be awarded this contract. Basis of selection: Lowest Price Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.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: Tania Backes National Research Council Canada Finance and Procurement Services M-58, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6 613-410-3834 Tania.Backes@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. 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. 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.