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What is "Photographic Printer"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Item**: Photographic printers capable of producing high-quality photographic prints, including an initial supply kit of ink and paper.
- **Project Scope and Objectives**: Establish a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for the procurement of photographic printers for use across Canadian Armed Forces Imaging Sections. The purpose is to provide reliable and high-quality printing solutions.
- **Contract Type and Estimated Value**: Standing Offer Agreement for a duration of one year, with the possibility of four one-year extensions. Estimated value not specified.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization**: Department of National Defence (DND)
- **Contact Details**: Erica Langwa, Email: erica.langwa@forces.gc.ca
- **Important Dates**: 
  - Posted: December 22, 2025
  - Due: January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT
  - Performance Period: Initial one-year agreement with the option for four one-year extensions.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications/Registrations**: Maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
- **Mandatory Qualifications**: Ability to provide high-quality photographic printers as specified.
- **Set-aside Requirements**: Not specified; no information on preferential treatment for specific vendor categories.
- **Geographic Restrictions**: Delivery locations within Canada.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed**: Photographic printers must produce high-quality prints.
- **Specific Technologies or Approaches**: Printers must include a starter kit of ink and paper.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards**: Printers must perform reliably across various CAF Imaging Sections.
- **Evaluation Criteria**: Not explicitly detailed; however, a basis of selection based on lowest evaluated price is indicated.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have Certifications or Experience**: Experience in supplying high-quality printing equipment to governmental or similar organizations may enhance competitive advantage.
- **Preferred Qualifications**: Organizations with a history of reliability in manufacturing or providing photographic printing technology and supplies are preferred.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors**: Past performance and references may be considered, although specific evaluation factors are not listed.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation Method**: Likely based on price, performance reliability, and quality of the printers offered, although specific weighting is not provided.
- **Past Performance Requirements**: Not explicitly stated; however, demonstrating reliability and experience with comparable contracts may influence evaluations.

This summary outlines the key points of the procurement opportunity and should assist companies in assessing their suitability for this opportunity with the Department of National Defence.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 22, 2026 (3 days left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-12-41275719

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