Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Tender

Notice Of Proposed Procurement Constituting (i) A Notice Of Intended Procurement And Summary Notice Under Ceta/canada-uk Tca, And (ii) A Tender Notice Under The Cfta 1.0 Introduction The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (“catsa”) is A Crown Corporation With Headquarters At 99 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1p 6b9.  Catsa Is Responsible For The Delivery Of Consistent, Effective And Efficient Screening Of Passengers And Non-passengers In Designated Airports. Further Information About Catsa Can Be Obtained At www.catsa.gc.ca.   1.1 estimated Standing Offer Value $4,271,000 2.0 Description The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (“catsa”) Has A Requirement To Establish Up To One Standing Offer During This Second Annual Qualification Opportunity, For The Provision Of Marketing And Public Opinion Research Services On An As And When Requested Basis For A Period Of Three Years With One Optional Extension Period Of Five Years, As Further Described In schedule “a” (statement Of Work). For Details See The Rfso. 3.0 Procurement Method This Rfso Establishes An Open Tendering Process To Enter Into Up To One Non-exclusive Standing Offer. 4.0 Estimated Quantity Of Services During The Term Of The Standing Offer, Catsa May, Subject To The Availability Of Funding, Purchase Marketing And Public Opinion Research Services On An As And When Required Basis, Via Purchase Orders Issued Under The Standing Offer(s).  By Responding To The Rfso, Bidders Acknowledge That Catsa Cannot Commit To Purchase Any Quantity Of Services Until A Purchase Order Is Issued In Accordance With Any Resulting Standing Offer. Catsa Makes No Commitment Or Representation That A Minimum Level Of Business Or Any Level Of Business Will Result From A Standing Offer.  5.0 Term Of Resulting Standing Offers It Is Anticipated That The Term Of Any Resulting Standing Offer Will Be For An Initial Term Of Three Years, Renewable For An Additional Period Of Five Years At Catsa’s Sole Option. As This Is Anticipated To Be A Recurring Standing Offer, It Is Catsa’s Intention To Issue A Notice Of Intended Procurement In Respect Of A New Rfso Prior To The Expiry Of The Term Of The Resulting Standing Offers. 6.0 Address For Submission Of Questions And Proposals/responses;  Question Acceptance Deadline And Closing Date The Question Acceptance Deadline And The Closing Date Are Set Out In The “dates” Section Above. Catsa May Extend Either Or Both Of Such Dates. Questions And Proposals/responses Must Be Submitted Through The Merx Electronic Bid Submission System At Www.merx.com. 7.0 Rated Requirements The Rfso Contains Details Of The Rated Requirements. 8.0 Contractor Selection Please See Schedule “b” Of The Rfso. 9.0 Allocation Of Tasks/requirements See Rfso For Details Of Allocation Of Tasks/requirements. 10.0 Ongoing Qualification Of New Suppliers (standing Offer Refresh) See Rfso For Details Of Ongoing Qualifications Of New Suppliers. 11.0 Trade Agreement This Procurement Is Subject To: