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What is "SA-Printing Services"?

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### Summary of Opportunity: SA-Printing Services

1. **Purpose**:  
   The main purpose of the Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) EN578-201407 is to establish ongoing Supply Arrangements for the provision of a comprehensive range of printing services for the Government of Canada. This includes commercial printing, business card printing, reprographics, specialized security printing, and related services, allowing new suppliers to qualify as Supply Arrangement Holders. The opportunity permits qualified suppliers to supply these services "as and when requested" by various government entities.

2. **Buyer Information**:  
   The buying organization is Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). For more information or inquiries, contact:  
   **Email**: tpsgc.padgamiace-appbmpace.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

3. **Important Dates**:  
   - **Posted Date**: March 31, 2021  
   - **Due Date**: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)  
   - **Evaluation Frequency**: Quarterly evaluations (March, June, September, and December)

4. **Key Requirements**:  
   - **Scope of Services**: The RFSA covers various printing services organized into nine categories, including business cards, bound publications, specialty printing, and security printing.
   - **Stream Divisions**: Services are divided into five streams:
     - Stream A: Business Cards
     - Stream B: Reprographics/Duplicating
     - Stream C: Low Quantity
     - Stream D: High Quantity
     - Stream E: Specialized Security Printing (requires valid security clearance Level 2 and/or 3).
   - **Regions**: Suppliers must specify the regions (e.g., Atlantic, Quebec, National Capital, Ontario, Western, and Pacific) for which they are submitting arrangements.
   - **Evaluation Criteria**: Arrangement submissions will be evaluated based on mandatory technical criteria and specific criteria for the applicable streams. To qualify, suppliers must meet all mandatory criteria and achieve a minimum overall score of 80% on point-rated criteria.
   - **Security Requirements**: There is no mandatory security requirement for most streams except for Stream E.
   - **Supplier Qualifications**: Open to both aboriginal and non-aboriginal suppliers, with provisions for Aboriginal businesses under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business.

This ongoing RFSA provides an opportunity for suppliers interested in providing a diverse range of printing services to engage in government procurement processes. Suppliers are encouraged to submit arrangements and participate in the periodic evaluation process for potential qualification.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2026 (42 days left).

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