Privacy on Demand (PODs) Cat 4

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and conformity verification of commercial modular Privacy on Demand (POD) units, or equivalent, under Category 4 of the Furniture for Workspaces Supply Arrangement E60PQ-140003/D. The units must include an adjustable roof system offered as a standard commercial feature, as well as integrated ventilation, lighting, occupancy-sensing and electrical-power systems, in accordance with the Statement of Work, the applicable Category 4 Product Builders and the Annex Requirement and Basis of Payment. The requirement is for commercial off-the-shelf products. Canada is not requesting the design or development of a new product, the modification of an existing commercial product or complex integration with building systems. Quantities The requirement includes the following quantities: one (1) firm Small POD Unit; one (1) firm Large POD Unit; up to nine (9) optional Small POD Units; and up to three (3) optional Large POD Units. The combined total quantity of firm and optional POD Units will not exceed fourteen (14) units, consisting of: ten (10) Small POD Units in total; and four (4) Large POD Units in total. The optional quantities are not guaranteed. They will form part of the Contract only if an option is exercised in writing by the Contracting Authority in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Principal Features All firm and optional POD Units must, among other requirements: be commercial off-the-shelf products; be freestanding, non-structural, demountable and relocatable; be fully accessible; include an adjustable roof system offered as a standard commercial feature; include an integrated active ventilation system; include integrated LED lighting; include occupancy sensing; include an integrated electrical-power system; use electrical components certified for use in Canada; comply with the applicable fire-safety, life-safety, accessibility and electrical-safety requirements; be installed without obstructing egress routes, sprinkler discharge, fire detectors, alarm devices or other fire-protection systems; and comply with the detailed requirements of the applicable Category 4 Product Builders included with the solicitation of…