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2B0KB-219754 - Open Tender For Accessibility Conformance Testing

2B0KB-219754 - Appel d'offres ouvert pour tests de conformité en matière d'accessibilité

Description

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Buyandsell posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted on September 17, 2024 by 2 p.m. EDT. All bids submitted after 2 p.m. EDT will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Canada requires Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) services on an “as and when requested” basis in the following ACT categories:Web,Non-web documents – PDF,Non-web documents - Non-PDF,Non-web software,iOS Native Mobile Applications,Android Native Mobile Applications,Hardware ICT. In submitting an offer to this RFSO, Offerors will have the opportunity to select which Regions they will be pre-qualified to provide services to, should their offer result in the issuance of a Standing Offer: National Capital Region, Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Western, Pacific, Remote / Virtual Access: This is a separate region and does not include any of the other Regions. A Notice will be posted on CanadaBuys (SAP Ariba) approximately every 12 months following the initial RFSO closing date to allow new suppliers to submit an offer.The period of the Standing Offer is from a period of one (1) year, with the irrevocable option to extend the term by four (4) additional one (1) year periods.
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Quick Summary

The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) is seeking Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) services across multiple categories including web, documents, software, mobile applications, and hardware. Bidders can choose to provide services in specific regions across Canada or offer remote/virtual access. The contract will be awarded as a standing offer with opportunities for new suppliers to join annually.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in accessibility testing services for digital and hardware products should bid.

Accessibility TestingSoftware TestingMobile Application TestingICT Hardware TestingGovernment Services
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
WS4673762670-Doc4673815228
Solicitation Number
WS4673762670
Publication Date
Jul 8, 2024
Closing Date
Sep 17, 2024
Expected Start
Dec 16, 2024
Expected End
Dec 15, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Notice Type
Request for Standing Offer

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80101507
UNSPSC Description
Information technology consultation services

Trade Agreements

Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Grant, Ryan (SPAC/PSPC) (il-lui / he-him)

ryan.grant@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Regions of Delivery

Canada