RFQ - Raritan Power Distribution Units for SSC

Shared Services Canada is soliciting bids for the delivery of Raritan Power Distribution Units or equivalent products to locations in Ottawa, Ontario, and other areas within the National Capital Region. The solicitation, identified as BPM025947/33849, is open to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SSC Procure-to-Pay portal before the deadline of May 25, 2026, and hard copy or faxed submissions are not accepted except under exceptional circumstances. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning only responsive bids that fully satisfy mandatory technical criteria will be considered, and the lowest-priced among them will be selected. All pricing must be submitted in accordance with Annex A, which details the deliverables and required quantities, including 58 units of 1PH, 208V, 30A derated to 24A power distribution units with 60 POWERIQ licenses each. Delivery is required within 60 or 120 days of contract award, depending on the variant, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination upon arrival. The contract obligates suppliers to comply with a comprehensive set of conditions including Supply Chain Integrity requirements, OEM certification, and adherence to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual. Bidders must submit multiple mandatory forms including a Bid Submission Form, OEM Certification, Supply Chain Integrity Certification, Integrity Provisions, and a Bidder Declaration Form. Insurance is required at the contractor’s expense, and confidentiality obligations extend beyond the contract term. For foreign nationals, specific clauses apply based on contractor nationality. Electronic invoicing through the SSC iValua Buyer system is required, with no alternative methods permitted without prior approval. The contract includes a 24-month warranty period and incorporates clauses related to employment equity, foreign nationals, and supply chain security, with non-compliance potentially leading to termination for default. No contract value is specified due to blank pricing fields in Annex A, and while no explicit contract type is designated, the structure and clauses suggest a firm-fixed-price arrangement. All documentation must be submitted in one of Canada’s official languages, and technical equivalency claims must be substantiated through Annex B and Form 3.