Purchase of new Cameras and Accessories

Title: Purchase of new Cameras and Accessories Solicitation Number: 24-58235 Publication Date: October 31, 2024 Closing Date and Time: December 18, 2024 at 2pm EST Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT]) • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA) • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPAFTA) • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) Region of Opportunity: World Region of Delivery: Ottawa, Ontario GSIN: N6350 Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: Security Branch (SB) at the NRC is replacing 175 cameras, as our security partners have recently issued a notification identifying vulnerabilities in certain cameras. In response, the Security Branch has been directed to replace all HikVision products currently deployed at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). This directive was further supported by a Parliamentary Question, which confirmed the expedited timeline for the replacement process. Additionally, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) has provided a comprehensive briefing to the President of the NRC, underscoring the urgency and critical importance of addressing this security concern. All the deliverables must be received on or before December 1, 2024. Basis of selection: Lowest Compliant Bid 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 M-58, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6 Tania.Backes@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca