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What is "Supply Arrangement- Printing Services"?

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### OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: Supply Arrangement - Printing Services

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured:** Supply Arrangement for comprehensive printing services including business cards, reprographics, and specialized security printing on an "as and when requested" basis.
- **Project scope and objectives:** Establish arrangements with responsive suppliers to meet a variety of printing needs for the Canada government.
- **Contract type and estimated value:** The specific value of this procurement is not mentioned.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:** Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
- **Contact details:** Andrea Keyserlingk, Email: andrea.keyserlingk@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
- **Important dates:** 
  - Posted: December 11, 2025
  - Due: January 22, 2026 (14:00 EST)
  - Performance period: Not specified

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:** Registration in CanadaBuys/SAP Ariba is mandatory.
- **Mandatory qualifications:** Supplier must be responsive and meet evaluation criteria as stipulated in the RFSA.
- **Set-aside requirements:** Open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous suppliers.
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:** None stated explicitly.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:** Full-range printing services, including business cards and specialized security printing.
- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:** Not specified.
- **Deliverables and performance standards:** As defined in the RFSA technical criteria; detailed specifications can be found in the tender document.
- **Evaluation criteria**: Proposals will be evaluated against technical criteria outlined in the RFSA.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:** No specific certifications mentioned as preferred but familiarity with government procurement processes may be advantageous.
- **Preferred qualifications:** Experience in providing similar printing services may enhance proposal competitiveness.
- **Additional evaluation factors:** Not specified beyond meeting technical criteria.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:** Evaluation will be based on the RFSA technical criteria.
- **Weighting of different criteria:** Not explicitly mentioned.
- **Past performance requirements:** Not specified.

### Submission Instructions:
- Ensure submissions are made on time as late submissions will be disregarded.
- Regularly check the event messages tab and/or event contents section in the SAP Business Network for updates or amendments.

This opportunity presents a significant match for suppliers who can provide comprehensive printing solutions and are registered in the CanadaBuys/SAP Ariba system. Successful bidders will meet the requirements set forth in the RFSA, offering both technical capabilities and potentially advantageous past performance.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is January 22, 2026 (1 day left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

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You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23622654?extsite=MjM2MjI2NTRfQU4wMTQ4NDA1MDk5Mg==

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