For the following clauses, the text revised to comply with web accessibility standards by fixing the numbering sequence. Remarks revised and instructions added to specify that Contracting Officers are to insert the title of each document that offerors are required to provide with their offers. Headers or other elements interrupted a continuous list in a way that structurally isolates some of its items. The clause has been revised by removing isolated headers fixing the numbering sequence.
The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version dated November 27, The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 4, dated September 25, The following SACC clauses are affected by the above changes:.
Clauses with numbers were also revised to incorporate plain language in order to avoid mistakes during editing. E were revised to improve clarity and to remove identical clause titles.
Changes to titles from subsections 5. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 3, dated June 26, Refer to the changes of titles below for more information. Revision of the text for the following SACC clauses — to incorporate security requirements, where applicable and to provide more guidance to Contracting Authorities. All references to the Standard on Email have been deleted from the clause. Revision of the text — to replace hyperlinks for type designations systems which were no longer accessible for security reasons, by providing contractors with other alternatives to submit their requests for military nomenclature.
The instructions to contracting officers have been removed and the text in subsection 4 has been revised to make it clearer. Revision of the text — subsection 8. Revision of the text — GC2. Revision of the text - GC9. Revision of the text — paragraph The procurement of food aid is now carried out by CIDA 's partner organizations. C were revised to include more description that serves to differentiate it from the other clauses of the same name.
More revisions will be done to clauses from subsections 5. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2, dated March 13, Text revised in the first and second sentence to read two 2 instead of three 3 , the definition of sufficient competition being now defined as at least 2 eligible suppliers, i. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated March 1, A new Subsection 8 is added to establish a Time Period of 10 years within which suppliers who have been convicted of offences or have received a conditional or an absolute discharge will be ineligible to do business with PWGSC.
The text of Subsection 9 has been revised to expand the list of offences that render convicted suppliers ineligible to do business with PWGSC including those who have pleaded guilty to a listed offence or have received an absolute or conditional discharge.
A new Subsection 10 is added to expand the ineligibility conditions to include similar offences in foreign jurisdictions. A new Subsection 11 is added to extend the Integrity Provisions to subcontractors.
A new Subsection 12 addresses preventive measures associated with the Time Period. The text of Subsection 13 has been revised to clarify the circumstances when Canada may invoke the Public Interest Exception. A new Subsection 14 is added to specify that these provisions do not apply to governments and entities controlled by a government. Other minor revisions to the text have been made throughout these Integrity Provisions Sections.
A new Subsection 7 is added to establish a Time Period of 10 years within which suppliers who have been convicted of offences or have received a conditional or an absolute discharge will be ineligible to do business with PWGSC.
The text of Subsection 8 has been revised to expand the list of offences that render convicted suppliers ineligible to do business with PWGSC including those who have pleaded guilty to a listed offence or have received an absolute or conditional discharge. A new Subsection 9 is added to expand the ineligibility conditions to include similar offences in foreign jurisdictions. A new Subsection 10 is added to extend the Integrity Provisions to subcontractors.
A new Subsection 11 is added to specify that these provisions do not apply to governments and entities controlled by a government. Remarks were added to General Conditions and a minor correction was made in the Table of Contents, in French only. As a result, Government of Canada construction contracts entered to after January 1, no longer require provisions relating to fair wages. However, contracts entered to before January 1, that contained fair wage provisions will continue to be enforced by the Labour Program.
Minor correction done to the French version. The SACC Item usage field has been changed from "Reference" to "Full text" since the text of the complete clause is to be inserted in solicitation and contractual documents. This coverage cannot be applied in Quebec. Other minor revisions to the text have been made throughout the Integrity Provisions Section. Text revised in section GC3. Government of Canada construction contracts entered to after January 1, no longer require provisions relating to fair wages, however, contracts entered to before January 1, that contained fair wage provisions will continue to be enforced by the Labour Program.
The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 7, dated November 6, Text revised under Work Force Adjustment Directive — in French only - to reflect a minor editorial change in the first paragraph.
Text revised in the remarks and text - to reflect the new Government of Canada Web Standards terminology. Text revised in all subsections to make it clearer, more concise, using consistent terms and plain language and to refer to a new form PWGSC-TPSGC , Claim for Exchange Rate Adjustments, designed to simplify the process for both the supplier and the client.
Calculations are no longer required during the evaluation phase, bidders simply have to provide their applicable foreign currency component and applicable foreign currency for each line item they want to claim for an exchange rate adjustment. Text revised in the remarks and the text to align with the exchange rate fluctuation provisions simpler approach. Remarks revised to reflect a simpler approach for exchange rate fluctuation provisions and where an alternative is proposed, as in the case of sole source contracts, to modify the clause to use another date instead of the default position based on the delivery date.
The Remarks were also revised to reflect the fact that a single contract clause was developed, which may be used for various methods of payments. Remarks and text revised to reflect changes to wood packaging materials which must conform to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. The titles of the other Insurance Requirements Clauses will be revised at a later date.
The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated July 10, The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated June 27, Text revised in the above General Conditions, section 06 Subcontracts — to reflect that subcontractors are not subject to the Federal Contractors Program for employment equity.
Text revised in section 02 Subcontracts — to reflect that subcontractors are not subject to the Federal Contractors Program for employment equity. Text revised to align with French version of the clause and with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts with Former Public Servants, which state that the information required must be provided before contract award.
Text revised to align with French version of the clause and with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts with Former Public Servant, which state that the information required must be provided before contract award. Text revised to align with French version of the clause and with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts with Former Public Servants, which state that the information required must be provided before the issuance of a standing offer.
Text revised in paragraphs 3 and 5 of Section GI11 — to correct references to subparagraphs and editing mistakes in the French version. Section GI12 Federal Contractors Program deleted as the requirements, if applicable, are stipulated elsewhere in the procurement document. Section GC1. Clause cancelled and replaced by a Notification to suppliers in the Request for Supply Arrangements Template indicating that the bid solicitation and resulting contract template would include such specific requirements as to the successful Contractor to provide information on its status as a former public servant in receipt of a Public Service Superannuation Act PSSA pension, in the event that the Supply Arrangement would lead to a contract.
Clause cancelled and replaced by a Notification to suppliers in the Request for Supply Arrangements Template that the bid solicitation and resulting contract templates would include such specific requirements in the event that the Supply Arrangement would lead to a contract subject to the Federal Contractors Program.
As of April 25, revisions were made to the following eight clauses to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice — Refer to the April 25 Synopsis for the list of other affected clauses. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 4, dated June 1, In the event an NPP or bid solicitation is amended, Canada will not be sending notifications.
It is the responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult Buyandsell. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to regularly consult Buyandsell. It is the responsibility of the Supplier to regularly consult Buyandsell. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 3, dated April 25, Text revised to correct the alphabetical order of the definitions under Section 01 Interpretation — in French only.
Text revised in subsection 06 - Support Charges and On-site Services - to correct the information related to services that are exempted. Text revised — to add a sentence because the revisions related to Policy Notification 91R1 PNR1 — Debriefings include specific direction on providing a feedback session instead of a debriefing when a solicitation is cancelled and reissued.
Text revised - Section GI9 - to place the onus for compliance on the proponent who include the other consultants, rather than on those consultants who may be included in a prime's submission without their knowledge. Text revised — Sections GC1. Text revised —Sections GC1.
Text revised —Section GC6. Text revised — Section GC6. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated March 21, Text revised in subsection 3, paragraph b of section 01 Code of Conduct and Certifications — Offer — in French only — to replace the word " soumissionnaire " with " offrant ".
The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated January 28, Text revised in subsection 4 of section 01 — Code of Conduct and Certifications — Bid — In French only - to replace " entreprise en co-participation " with " coentreprise " - Change made in November — SACC release Text revised in subsection 03 - Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions — In French only — to add the word " reproduites ".
Text revised in subsection 7 of section 11 — Code of Conduct and Certifications — Offer — In English only — to replace "any benefit under a contracting arising" with "any benefit under a contract arising" - Change made in November - SACC release Text revised under the definition for pension - English version only - to add the word "payable". Text revised in subsection 4 of section IG1 — Code of Conduct and Certifications — Bid — In French only - to replace " entreprise en co-participation " with " coentreprise ".
Text revised in Section GC1. Text revised in subsection 4 of section IG01 — Code of Conduct and Certifications — Bid — In French only - to replace " entreprise en co-participation " with " coentreprise ".
The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated November 19, The revisions related to Policy Notification — Integrity Provisions are included in this version.
The updated provisions clarify instances where bidders are required to provide lists of names and when the public interest exception may be applied. This SACC release also includes revisions that reflect the new proactive disclosure requirement for bidders, offerors and suppliers who self-identified as former public servants in receipt of a Public Service Superannuation Act PSSA pension.
The following Solicitation Clauses for services requirements in Section 5 — Standard Procurement Clauses are affected:. In addition, a new contractual clause has been developed to be used in conjunction with the above solicitation clauses: AC — Proactive Disclosure of Contracts with Former Public Servants. The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version , dated July Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 01 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Bid to allow PWGSC to reject bids from companies and individuals convicted of the following additional offences: money laundering; participation in activities of criminal organizations; income and excise tax evasion; bribing a foreign public official; and drug trafficking.
Bidders must also submit, as part of their bid, a Consent to a criminal record verification form for each individual who is on the Bidder's Board of Directors. Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 01 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Offer to allow PWGSC to reject offers from companies and individuals convicted of the following additional offences: money laundering money laundering; participation in activities of criminal organizations; income and excise tax evasion; bribing a foreign public official; and drug trafficking.
Offerors must also submit, as part of their offer, a Consent to a criminal record verification for each individual who is on the Offeror's Board of Directors.
Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 01 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Arrangement to allow PWGSC to reject arrangements from companies and individuals convicted of the following additional offences: money laundering; participation in activities of criminal organizations; income and excise tax evasion; bribing a foreign public official; and drug trafficking.
Suppliers must also submit, as part of their arrangement, a Consent to a criminal record verification for each individual who is on the supplier's Board of Directors. This requirement also applies to call-ups against standing offers, when the standing offer or call-up, or both, contains security requirements.
The completed Security Requirements Checklist SRCL should accompany all requisitions and related contractual documents, including subcontracts, that contain security requirements. It does not replace the necessary clauses in the contract that specify security requirements.
PWGSC has developed standard security clauses for use in contracts having different requirements. As the government contracting authority, PWGSC is responsible for ensuring compliance with international industrial security agreements, arrangements and memoranda of understanding.
Skip to main content Skip to "About this site". The standard is the operational standard for implementing the security policy in the contracting process.
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This page has been archived on the Web. Introduction 1. The SRCL should as well be completed when a department retains contracting authority. Therefore, departments must process through PWGSC: Contracts that afford access to sensitive foreign government information and assets. Contracts that afford foreign contractors access to sensitive Canadian government information and assets. See the Industrial Security Manual for information on industrial security. Expand all Collapse all.
Although the standard remains in effect, it is necessary to consult Security Policy Implementation Notice for information on subsequent changes to personnel screening procedures. This standard sets out the levels of heightened security that may apply to government facilities as a result of national or international events.
This standard describes the general approach that departments are expected to follow in business resumption planning, contingency planning, and planning for security during emergencies. This standard explains how departments are expected to implement the GSP in the contracting process.
This standard explains in general terms how departments are expected to ensure the security of information technology hardware and software, networks, telecommunications and other equipment that is interconnected, and facilities in which the equipment is housed.
Further direction is available in Policy on Information Technology Security Disclaimer: This information is only accessible to federal government employees. The PSPC Industrial Security Manual explains the requirements of PSPC 's Industrial Security Program, whose objective is to ensure that contractors follow the security measures identified for contracts involving access to protected or classified information and assets.
This includes contracts for goods, services, construction, building services and leases. The Industrial Security Program is important with respect to real property management because of the widespread requirements that contractors hold at least feasibility reliability status for work at federal sites.
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