Standing offer: Safety eyewear
Goods and Services Identification Number (GSIN): N6640
National Master Standing Offer (NMSO)
Procurement officer
Lisa Golab
343-574-2635
lisa.golab@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
What do we buy
Public Services and Procurement Canada is to establish an NMSO for the supply and delivery of safety eyewear and prescription safety eyewear on an as and when required basis. Safety eyewear is a part of personal protective equipment that are worn by the employees around their eyes for protection. Safety eyewear acts as a shield to protect the eyes from any type of foreign debris that may cause irritation or injury. Canada is responsible for ensuring that its employees are protected from eye injuries by providing adequate eye protection.
The Offerors will:
- supply appropriate safety eyewear and prescription safety eyewear that is compliant with the latest version of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z94.3 standard, in a wide variety of types, with polycarbonate, scratch-resistant lenses and, if applicable, protective side shields
- supply the products according to the specifications in authorized requests from the federal identified users and (if applicable) to Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative identified users
- provide services in the language requested, in accordance with the Canada Official Languages Act and its regulations policy
- include a manufacturer’s defect warranty to all lenses and frames
- produce prescription lenses to the specifications of the prescription, either single-distance vision, flat-top bifocal vision or progressive, as designated on the form.
- install lenses into the requested frame. The offer must include a list of the types of CSA-approved lenses, frames, accessories and inserts available
How do we buy
- No early engagements nor request for information with industry were conducted as this is considered a commercial off-the-shelf product
- A request for standing offer (SO) will be published on CanadaBuys for 25 to 30 calendar days
- Multiple NMSO will be issued for a period of 3 years and 2, 1-year options
- Firm prices will be given and delivery charges will be excluded
- Offerors will compete by offering prices for the safety eyewear and prescription safety eyewear specified in the request for standing offer
- Offerors will be evaluated against mandatory criteria requirements
Socio-economic aspects
Enhanced competition facilitates opportunities for small, medium and niche offerors to do business with the Government of Canada.
Value / Savings / Considerations
As a result of the business volume, economies of scale are generated by the use of the SO. CCPI participants benefits from having quick access to safety eyewear and prescription safety eyewear as well as being able to use an efficient procurement method to fulfill their requirements.