Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual Synopsis Archive

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This section contains previous Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) synopses. The synopses are summaries of the changes to each version of the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions that took effect on their release date. Many of the changes were made through Policy Notifications. Each synopsis is identified by a version number consisting of four digits representing the calendar year and a sequence number. For example, "Version 2012-1" identifies the first release for the calendar year 2012.

To find information on the latest changes to the SACC, please refer to the SACC Synopsis.

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Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Synopsis by Version Number

SACC Synopsis Version 2022-4

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2022-4, dated December 1, 2022.

  • The SACC Manual was updated to incorporate changes related to the following policy notifications:
    • Policy Notification 106R1: Policy updates on contract security
    • Policy Notification 135U1: Publishing protected information in the SOSA App
    • Policy Notification 154: New provisions pertaining to audit clauses
    • CanadaBuys Notification 002: Standard Instructions 2004ACB – Goods or Services – Non-competitive Requirements for use in CanadaBuys (SAP Ariba)
    Refer to individual policy notifications for more details.
  • Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and in accordance with the rules of accession of the United Kingdom and followed by Canada, the following clauses were modified to update content, references to “Her Majesty” and “the Queen” have been changed to “His Majesty” and “the King”.
    • 2005: General conditions: Standing Offers - Goods or Services
    • 2009: General conditions: Standing Offers - Goods or Services – Authorized Users
    • 2010A: General conditions: Goods (medium complexity)
    • 2010B: General conditions: Professional services (medium complexity)
    • 2010C: General conditions: Services (medium complexity)
    • 2015A: General conditions: Goods - Authorized Users (Medium Complexity)
    • 2020: General conditions: Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services
    • 2029: General conditions: Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)
    • 2030: General conditions: Higher Complexity - Goods
    • 2035: General conditions: Higher Complexity - Services
    • 2040: General conditions: Research and Development
    • 4007: Canada to own intellectual property rights in foreground information
    • 4009: Professional services: Medium complexity
    • 4010: Services: Higher complexity
    • A3500T: Confidential information for bidding
    • A9126C: Non-disclosure agreement
    • D0035C: Shipping instructions (Department of National Defence): Foreign-based contractors
    • K3410C: Canada to own intellectual property rights in foreground information
    • R1210D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions - Architectural and/or engineering services
    • R1250D: General Condition (GC) 9 - Indemnification and Insurance
    • R2710T: General Instructions - Construction Services - Bid Security Requirements
    • R2810D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions - Construction services
    • R2890D: General Condition (GC) 9 - Contract Security
    • R5110T: General Instructions - Elevator Modernization
  • The following SACC clauses have been updated to reflect the Directive on the Prevention and Resolution of Workplace Harassment and Violence and its hyperlinks:
    • 2010B - General conditions: Professional services (medium complexity), section 32
    • 2010C - General conditions: Services (medium complexity), section 28
    • 2035 - General Conditions: Higher Complexity – Services, section 42
    • R1215D - General Condition (GC) 2 – Administration of the Contract – Architectural and/or Engineering Services, section GC2.3

Section 1 - Standard Instructions

2006 - Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements, section 17 has been modified to fix a translation mistake in the French version.

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

A0027T: Basis of Selection - Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price was modified to correct a repetition (French only)

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

B9054C: Task authorization process was modified to add the missing article ‘’le’’ in item 4 (French only)

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D3020C: Preparation for Delivery - European Union has been modified to reflect changes to the packing requirements for the European Union:

  • Remarks – Removed items b. and c.
  • Legal Text - Changes made to NATO packing reference and minimum required packing level.

Subsection 5.E: Financial Security

The following clauses were updated to replace references from the TB Contracting Policy with the Directive on the Management of Procurement and update the content to align with the Directive.

E0004T: Bid financial security

E0007C: Contract financial security

E5000C: Performance bonds

E8000C: Labour and material payment bond

Subsection 5.H - Terms of Payment

H1003C: Progress payments, Remarks - were modified to correct an error in Option 1 (English only)

SACC Synopsis Version 2022-3

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual was updated in support of CanadaBuys Notification 001: Updated Standard Instructions 2003ACB for use in CanadaBuys (SAP Ariba). See CBN-001 for more information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2022-2

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual was updated in support of Policy Notification 152R1: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. See PN-152R1 for more information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2022-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2022-1, dated May 12, 2022.

  • The SACC Manual was updated to incorporate changes related to the following policy notifications:
    • Policy Notification 150: Anti-forced labour requirements
    • Policy Notification 151: Update to Code of Conduct for Procurement
    • Policy Notification 128U2: Reception Method by Canada Post Corporation’s (CPC) Connect Service: Updates to Standard Procurement Templates and Standard Instructions
    • Policy Notification 139R1: Directive on Government Contracts, Including Real Property Leases, in the Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA)
    • Policy Notification 48R1: Requirements in respect of the Official Languages Act
    Refer to individual policy notifications for more details.
  • The following clauses were modified to update content, in English only (changed ‘Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses (PSAB)’ to ‘Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB)’, changed ‘Aboriginal’ to ‘Indigenous), and removed reference to employee criteria:
    • A3000T Set-aside for Indigenous Business (reference to employee criteria has also been removed)
    • A3001T Owner Certification - Set-aside for Indigenous Business (reference to employee criteria has also been removed)
    • A3002T Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business
    • A3000C Indigenous Business Certification
    • M3030T Owner Certification - Set-aside for Indigenous Business (reference to employee criteria has also been removed)
    • M9030T Set-aside for Indigenous Business (reference to employee criteria has also been removed)
    • S3035T Set-aside for Indigenous Business (reference to employee criteria has also been removed)
    • S3036T Owner Certification - Set-aside for Indigenous Business (reference to employee criteria has also been removed)
    • W0005T Set-aside for Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s) beneficiaries

Section 3 - General Conditions

This change is to update the terms of type of documentations to Intellectual property infringement and royalties in the following clauses:

  • 2030 - General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Goods, clause 2030 27
  • 2035 - General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Services, clause 2035 25
  • 2040 - General Conditions - Research and Development, clause 2040 27

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

A3081T - COVID-19 vaccination requirement certification - was modified to correct a repetition (French only)

A9038T – Optional site visit - was modified to correct a spelling error in Option 2 (English only)

Subsection 5.C: Price

C0300C: Cost Submission - Contract Cost Principles 1031-2 - Erroneous expiry date removed from clause. Please note that this is not a substantial change and therefore this clause has not been given a new effective date.

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D5510C: Quality assurance authority (Department of National Defence): Canadian-based contractor - was modified to reflect current updates to the contact information to the Quality Assurance Representative list of locations for work.

Subsection 5.F - Industrial Security

The following section was modified to fix broken link:

Subsection 5.F - Industrial Security - Note to reader

SACC Synopsis Version 2021-3

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual was updated in support of Policy Notification 152U3: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. See PN-152U3 for more information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2021-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2021-2, dated December 2, 2021.

  • The following clauses were modified to fix a broken link:
    • 2010A: General conditions: Goods (medium complexity), Section 28 International sanctions
    • 2010B: General conditions: Professional services (medium complexity), Section 30 International sanctions
    • 2010C: General conditions: Services (medium complexity), Section 26 International sanctions
    • 2015A: General conditions: Goods: Authorized Users (medium complexity), Section 28 International sanctions
    • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value), Section 24 International sanctions
    • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods, Section 42 International sanctions
    • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services, Section 40 International sanctions
    • 2040: General Conditions - Research and Development, Section 51 International sanctions
    • R1210D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions – Architectural and/or engineering services, GC1.14 International sanctions
    • R2810D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions – Construction services, GC1.19 International sanctions

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

A0272T: Basis of Selection - Multiple Items – Translation improvement, in French only.

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D6009C: Shipping instructions: Delivery and destination schedules unknown, subsection 2a - The email address is updated.

SACC Synopsis Version 2021-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2021-1, dated May 20, 2021.

  • Revisions related to Policy Notification 148: Entry into force of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement are included in this version. Please refer to this PN to view the affected SACC items.
  • The following clauses were modified to fix broken links. These updates do not represent any substantive change to these clauses.
    • A9051C - Existing Technical Publications: Translation, in English only
    • B4050T - Interim Spares List - Bid
    • B4075T – Welding Certificate - Bid
    • B4075C – Welding Certificate - Contract
    • C1201C – Basis of Payment – Contract Cost Principles 1031-2, in English only
    • C1203C – Basis of Payment, in French only
    • D5509C - Quality Assurance Requirements - Submarine Safety, in French only
    • D5605C – Release Documents (Department of National Defence) – United States-based Contractor, in English only
    • K3030C – License to Material Subject to Copyright, in French only
    • M3060C - Canadian Content Certification
    • M4025C – Priority of Documents
    • M4506C – Financial Limitations - Total
    • S3035T - Set-aside for Aboriginal Business, in French only

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

ISO references were updated to reflect the latest versions of the ISO standards in the following clauses:

  • D5402C Quality plan
  • D5540C ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems - Requirements (Quality Assurance Code Q)
  • D5544C Laboratories - ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Subsection K: General Conditions – Modifications

K9012C – Conditions Precedent to Payment: Clause is cancelled in its entirety

SACC Synopsis Version 2020-3

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2020-3, dated November 19, 2020.

Revisions related to Policy Notification 144: Canadian Content Policy: Conditionally limited evaluation clause are included in this version. Please refer to this PN to view the affected SACC items.

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

  • A3002T: Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business - Updated to remove the link to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) as the link was out-of-date
  • A9131C: Controlled Goods Program - Contract, section 1 - Modified to fix broken Controlled Goods Program link

SACC Synopsis Version 2020-2

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual was updated in support of Policy Notification (PN) 146: Entry into force of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), effective July 1, 2020. See PN-146 for more information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2020-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2020-1, dated May 28, 2020.

The SACC Manual was updated to incorporate changes related to the following policy notifications:

  • Policy Notification 03R2: Policy Updates for Contracting with Former Public Servants
  • Policy Notification 133: Policy on Cost Accounting Practices
  • Policy Notification 140: New Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) Commodity Grouping (CG) Public Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) (related to Limitation of Liability)

Refer to individual policy notifications for more details.

Section 1 – Standard Instructions

The "Procurement Business Number" section of the following Standard Instructions are updated to remove reference to non-Internet registration:

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions – Request for Supply Arrangements – Goods or Services

Section 3 - General Conditions

The following clauses are modified to state Canada’s position on interest charges:

  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity), Section 24 Termination for convenience
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity), Section 25 Termination for convenience
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity), Section 22 Termination for convenience
  • 2015A: General Conditions: Goods – Authorized Users (Medium Complexity), Section 24 Termination for convenience
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value), Section 20 Termination for convenience
  • 2030: General Conditions – Higher Complexity – Goods, Section 32 Termination for convenience
  • 2035: General Conditions – Higher Complexity – Services, Section 30 Termination for convenience
  • 2040: General Conditions – Research and Development, Section 41 Termination for convenience

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

A3007T: Origin of work: Clause modified to improve the clarity of the text.

Subsection 5.L - Production Tooling and Special Test Equipment

L5001C: Surplus Government Property: Modified to clarify text, expand recommended use to all government departments and to allow knowledge of any contract implementation to the resulting OPI (GCSurplus /GCMil).

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

The "Procurement Business Number" section of the following General Instructions and General Conditions are updated to remove reference to InfoLine (non-Internet registration):

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for Proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for Proposal
  • R2410T: General Instructions - Construction Services
  • R2710T: General Instructions - Construction Services - Bid Security Requirements
  • R5110T: General Instructions - Elevator Modernization

SACC Synopsis Version 2019-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2019-2, dated November 28, 2019.

  • The following clauses were modified to correct a translation error in French:
    • R2550D: General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment - <100K - Construction Services
    • R2850D: General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment >100K - Construction Services
    • R2830D: General Condition (GC) 3 – Execution and control of the work
  • The following clauses were modified to correct text and a broken link:
    • R2880D: General Condition (GC) 8 – Dispute Resolution – 100K to 5M – Construction Services
    • R2882D: General Condition (GC) 8 – Dispute Resolution - >5M – Construction Services
    • A9130T: Controlled Goods Program – Bid

SACC Synopsis Version 2019-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2019-1, dated May 30, 2019.

  • The SACC Manual was updated to incorporate changes related to the following policy notifications:
    • Policy Notification 128U1: Reception method by epost Connect service
    • Policy Notification 136: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

    Refer to individual policy notifications for more details.

  • The following clauses were modified to incorporate a new method of bid submission by epost Connect:
    • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements, section 08 Tranmission by facsimile or by epost Connect
    • 2006: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements, section 08 Tranmission by facsimile or by epost Connect
    • 2008: Standard Instructions – Request for Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services, section 08 Tranmission by facsimile or by epost Connect

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

  • R2410T: General Instructions – Construction Services, GI11
  • R2710T: General Instruction – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements, GI13
  • C2608C: Canadian Customs Documentation: the generic email address was updated. This updates does not represent any substantive change to this clause.
  • R2860D (GC 6): Delays and Changes in the Work – Construction Services: Translation correction, in French only. This updates does not represent any substantive change to this clause.
  • R2865D (GC 6): Delays and Changes in the Work – Construction Services: Translation correction, in French only. This updates does not represent any substantive change to this clause.
  • M3601C: Price Adjustment – Milk: New Clause: Created for use in Standing Offers.
  • M3602C: Price Adjustment – Butter: New Clause: Created for use in Standing Offers.
  • C3601C: Price Adjustment - Milk: Updated wording for consistency only.
  • C3603C: Price Adjustment – Wheat: Clause is cancelled in its entirety.
  • B4024T: No Substitute Products: Updated to reflect additional Trade Agreement as per Policy Notification (PN) 136.
  • D5540C: ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems - Requirements (Quality Assurance Code Q): To update the ISO system from 9001:2008 to 9001:2015.
  • D5545C: ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems - Requirements (Quality Assurance Code C): To update the ISO system from 9001:2008 to 9001:2015.

SACC Synopsis Version 2018-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2018-2, dated December 6, 2018.

  • The SACC Manual was updated to incorporate changes related to the following policy notifications:
    • PN-131: Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative for Standing Offers
    • PN-132: Requirements for the ethical procurement of apparel

    Refer to individual policy notifications for more details.

  • The following clauses were modified to fix a broken link and to update links to the Supply Manual:
    • A3050T: Canadian Content Definition
    • A3051T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3052T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3053T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3055T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3056T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3059T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3061T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3062T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3063T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3065T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3066T: Canadian Content Certification
    • A3069T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3051T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3052T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3053T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3055T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3056T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3059T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3061T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3062T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3063T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3065T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3066T: Canadian Content Certification
    • M3069T: Canadian Content Certification

Section 4 – Supplemental General Conditions

1029: Ship Repairs: An HTML coding error was corrected, in French only. This update does not represent any substantive change to this clause.

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5W: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements: 55 SACC Manual Subsection 5W clauses are cancelled as they are no longer in use by Canada.

SACC Synopsis Version 2018-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2018-1, dated June 21, 2018.

  • The SACC Manual was updated to incorporate changes related to the following policy notifications:
    • PN-127: Travel Directive and Incidentals
    • PN-128R1: Additional delivery method for suppliers to Bid Receiving Units: Canada Post Corporation's epost Connect service

    Refer to individual policy notifications for more details.

  • The Canadian Payments Association is still legally known by this name, but has a new operating name of Payments Canada. The following clauses were modified to include this new operating name in parentheses:
    • 2010A: General Conditions - Good (Medium Complexity)
    • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
    • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)
    • E0008C: Security Deposit Definition - Contract
    • E0008T: Security Deposit Definition - Bid
    • R1210D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions – Architectural and/or engineering services
    • R2710T: General Instructions - Construction Services - Bid Security Requirements
    • R2890D: General Condition (GC) 9 - Contract Security
    • R5110T: General Instructions - Elevator Modernization

Section 3 – General Conditions

The following clauses were modified to clarify the meaning and the interpretation of the text:

  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity), Section 24 Termination for convenience
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity), Section 25 Termination for convenience
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity), Section 22 Termination for convenience
  • 2030: General Conditions – Higher Complexity – Goods, Section 32 Termination for convenience
  • 2035: General Conditions – Higher Complexity – Services, Section 30 Termination for convenience
  • 2040: General Conditions – Research and Development, Section 41 Termination for convenience

Section 5 – Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

B1501C: Electrical equipment - The hyperlink to the Canadian Electrical Code was removed as this content is no longer available online. Some elements of the Canada.ca Content Style Guide were also incorporated.

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D0035C: Shipping instructions (Department of National Defence): Foreign-based contractors - Update of note in item 2 b and c to revise the referenced email.

Subsection 5.G: Insurance

Revisions have been made to the insurance clauses in SACC Subsection 5G to make the Contractor, rather than the Insurer, responsible to notify the contracting authority when there are any changes, including cancellation to the applicable insurance policy. These changes have been made to the following clauses:

  • G1003C Rigger’s Liability Insurance, Subsection 2a
  • G2001C Commercial General Liability Insurance, Subsection 2j
  • G2002C Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance, Subsection 3
  • G2004C Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, Subsection 4
  • G2020C Automobile Liability Insurance, Subsection 2d
  • G2030C Aviation Liability Insurance, Subsection 2b
  • G2040C Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance, Subsection 3b
  • G2050C Bailee's Customer's Goods Insurance, Subsection 2a
  • G2052C Warehouseman's Legal Liability Insurance, Subsection 3a
  • G3001C All Risk Property Insurance, Subsection 2a
  • G3002C Marine Hull Insurance, Subsection 2b
  • G3003C Aircraft Hull Insurance, Subsection b
  • G3005C Comprehensive Crime Insurance, Subsection 2a
  • G3010C All Risk in Transit Insurance, Subsection 3a
  • G4001C Aircraft Charter Insurance, Subsection 3b
  • G5001C Ship Repairers' Liability Insurance, Subsection 3c
  • G5002D Ship Repairers' Liability, Subsection 3a
  • G5003C Marine Liability Insurance, Subsection 3c and
  • G6002C Garage Automobile Liability Insurance, Subsection 2d

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

  • R1230D General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment - Architectural and/or Engineering Services - Changes are done to the article GC 5.10 Suspension Costs and to the article GC 5.11 Termination Costs, for clarification purposes as recommended by legal.
  • R1240D General Condition (GC) 7 - Taking the Services out of the Consultant's Hands, Suspension or Termination - Changes are done to the article GC 7.2 Suspension and to the article GC 7.3 Termination, for clarification purposes as recommended by legal.
  • R2830D: General condition (GC) 3: Execution and control of the work - Text revised in item 1c of GC3.13 to correct grammatical errors (in French only).
  • R2870D: General Condition (GC) 7 - Default, Suspension or Termination of Contract - Changes are done to the Article GC7.2 Suspension of Work for clarification purposes as recommended by legal.

SACC Synopsis Version 2017-5

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2017-5, dated November 28, 2017.

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

The following clauses were revised to incorporate the latest changes to the Directive on the National Defence Management of Publications (DAOD 6423-0, Management of Publications) and were modified in accordance with the Canada.ca Content Style Guide:

  • B4057T: Technical Publications - Manuals - Contract
  • B4057C: Technical Publications - Manuals - Bid
  • B4058C: Publications - Specifications and Standards

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

The following D clauses have been modified for the following reasons:

  • D5606C: Release documents (Department of National Defence): Canadian-based contractor
    Text revised to replace the term “Canadian Forces Supply System Upgrade” with “Defence Supply Chain”. Some elements of the Canada.ca Content Style Guide were also incorporated.
  • D6009C: Shipping instructions: Delivery and destination schedules unknown
    Contact information was updated

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

The following R clauses have been modified for the following reasons:

  • Changes are done to the article GC9.2 (2017-11-28) Insurance Requirements, section 3. Professional Liability, to align the requirement for notice of cancellation of Professional Liability insurance coverage to the reality of the industry:
    • R1250D General Condition (GC) 9 - Indemnification and Insurance
    • R1650D General Condition (GC) 9 - Indemnification and Insurance
  • R2810D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions — Construction services
    The reason for these changes is to include new definitions.
  • R2830D: General condition (GC) 3: Execution and control of the work
    Text revised in item 4 of GC3.7 to correct a minor grammatical error (in French only). Some elements of the Canada.ca Content Style Guide were also incorporated, in both English and French.

SACC Synopsis Version 2017-4

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual was updated in support of Policy Notification (PN) 122: Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (CETA). See PN 122 for more information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2017-3

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2017-3, dated August 17, 2017.

Revisions related to Policy Notification 121: Considering the Acquisition Card as a CaIl-up Instrument under Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements (effective 2017-06-21) are included in this version. Please refer to this PN to view the affected SACC items.

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

A0240T: Vessel transfer cost

  • Contact information was updated in the Remarks section.
  • Name of directorate was updated in the instruction text of item 2.

Subsection 5.C: Price

The following C clauses have been modified for the following reasons:

  • C2801C: Priority Rating: Canadian-based contractors
    Revision of the text in the remarks section of the clause in order for the French version to have the same meaning as in the English version. Other editorial changes are done in the English version.
  • For the following clauses, the text is revised to give contracting officers direction as to when to use a limitation of expenditure and when to use a ceiling price and to introduce basic elements of the Canada.ca Content Style Guide.
    • C0204C: Basis of payment: Individual task authorizations
    • C0206C: Basis of payment: Cost reimbursable — Limitation of expenditure
    • C1200C: Basis of payment: Cost reimbursable — Ceiling price
    • C6000C: Limitation of price
    • C6001C: Limitation of expenditure
  • C0215C: Basis of payment: Fixed time rate — Limitation of expenditure
    Having no clause for a basis of payment with a fixed time rate subject to a limitation of expenditure, a new clause got created.
  • C1206C: Basis of payment: Fixed time rate — Ceiling price
    Having no clause for a basis of payment with a fixed time rate subject to a ceiling price, a new clause got created.
  • C3015C Exchange rate fluctuation adjustment
    Revision of the text in the remarks and legal text section of the clause to reflect the publication time change of the exchange rates by the Bank of Canada, which are no longer published at noon but by 16:30 Eastern Time (ET) instead. Correction to the SACC Item Usage serving to explain how to use the clause is also done in order for the clause to be incorporated by reference and not to be inserted in full text. The text of the clause is also reformatted to facilitate the reading, the comprehension and usage of the clause. Some elements of the Canada.ca Content Style Guide were also incorporated.

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

The following D clauses have been modified for the following reasons:

  • D0035C: Shipping instructions (Department of National Defence): Foreign-based contractors
    Revision of the text to correct telephone and facsimile numbers for United Kingdom/Ireland and for Inbound Logistics Europe Area (ILEA) and also update to replace material safety data sheet terminology and to incorporate plain language terminology
  • D2025C: Wood packaging materials
    Revision of the text to update the information related to wood packaging materials
  • D5510C: Quality assurance authority (Department of National Defence) - Canadian-based contractor
    Revision of the text to correct the telephone numbers for the cities of Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa and also to incorporate plain language terminology
  • D5651C: Release documents and acceptance of ships
    Revision of the text to correct the information related to the acceptance of the ships and vessels according to the procedures C-03-005-012/AM-001.

Subsection 5.G: Insurance

G5003C: Marine liability insurance

  • Remarks: Link to Marine Liability Act and contact information were updated.
  • Subsection 1: Link to Marine Liability Act was updated.

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

The following R clauses have been modified for the following reasons:

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for Proposal
    Changes are done to sections GI13, GI19, GI23 and GI25 in order for the dates to match in both the English and French versions.
  • R1210D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions — Architectural and/or engineering services
    The reason for these changes is to clarify the performance of the consultants’ evaluation procedures and to include new definitions.
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for Proposal
    Changes are done to sections GI13 and GI25 in order for the dates of the English version to match the dates of the French version.
  • R2810D: General condition (GC) 1: General provisions — Construction services
    The reason for these changes is to clarify the performance of the Contractors evaluation procedures.

SACC Synopsis Version 2017-2

The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual was updated in support of Policy Notification (PN) 125: Replacement of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and entry into force of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), effective July 1, 2017. See PN 125 for more information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2017-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2017-1, dated April 27, 2017.

Section 1 – Standard Instructions

The phone number for the Bid Receiving Unit has been updated in the following standard instructions:

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions – Request for Supply Arrangements – Goods or Services

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A0300T: Military Aviation Replacement Parts – Condition and Certification of Deliverables End Items
Revision of the text to review the information concerning some Certifications of Conformance and to correct the requirements for airworthiness certification so the manufacturer’s standard be identified on the packaging as well as the part and model number.

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements
Revision of the text in section GI05 to correct the reference to the general conditions by replacing 2810T with 2810D.

SACC Synopsis Version 2016-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) are included in Version 2016-2, dated April 4, 2016.

Section 01 – Integrity provisions of the following SACC Manual clauses was modified to incorporate the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, which has been updated to simplify its language and clarify its content to provide more information on the processes. As a result of the modifications made to the Integrity provisions section, the reference to the Code of Conduct for Procurement was removed from section 01, and is now showing as a separate article.

The English version of these clauses is also modified in order to be in line with the Canada.ca Web Content Style Guide, by applying the appropriate sentence case capitalization for headings.

Section 1 – Standard Instructions

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2004: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Non-Competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2007: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Non-Competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions – Request for Supply Arrangements – Goods or Services

Section 3 – General Conditions

  • 2005: General Conditions – Standing Offers – Goods or Services
  • 2010A: General Conditions – Goods (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010B: General Conditions – Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010C: General Conditions – Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2020: General Conditions – Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services
  • 2029: General Conditions – Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)
  • 2030: General Conditions – Higher Complexity – Goods
  • 2035: General Conditions – Higher Complexity – Services
  • 2040: General Conditions – Research and Development

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for Proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for Proposal
  • R2410T: General Instructions – Construction Services

The definition of “Supplier” under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy differs from the definition indicated under the section GC1.1 of clause R2810D. Therefore, subsection 2 of Section 01 of the Integrity provisions – Bid will make reference to “Bidder” instead of “Supplier”, which is the terminology commonly used in construction services.

  • R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements

The definition of “Supplier” under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy differs from the definition indicated under the section GC1.1 of clause R2810D. Therefore, subsection 2 of Section 01 of the Integrity provisions – Bid will make reference to “Bidder” instead of “Supplier”, which is the terminology commonly used in construction services.

  • R5110T: General Instructions – Elevator Modernization

The definition of “Supplier” under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy differs from the definition indicated under the section GC1.1 of clause R2810D. Therefore, subsection 2 of Section 01 of the Integrity provisions – Bid will make reference to “Bidder” instead of “Supplier”, which is the terminology commonly used in construction services.

  • R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services

SACC Synopsis Version 2016-1.1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2016-1.1 dated March 11, 2016.

Section 1: Standard Instructions

2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements

In the English version, the "Remarks" section is modified to include information regarding the corrections to the clause. The legal text for the SACC item is also updated, with the exception of Section 01 – Integrity Provisions – Offer. The remainder of the content is updated since it was mistakenly replaced with the content of the 2006 Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements during the 2015-3 release.

In the French version, the "Remarks" section is modified to include information regarding the corrections made to the English version of the clause.

The effective date of the clause remains 2015-07-03 for consistency with the French version of the clause which does not require any modifications.

SACC Synopsis Version 2016-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual are included in Version 2016-1 dated January 28, 2016.

Section 3: General Conditions

For the following general conditions, the date of some sections is changed to match revisions done to the English version published as part of the SACC Manual update 2014-4 dated September 25 2014. French version only.

  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity), Section 23 Default by the Contractor.
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity), Section 24 Default by the Contractor.
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity), Section 21 Default by the Contractor.
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods, Section 31 Default by the Contractor.
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services, Section 11 Inspection and Acceptance of the Work and section 29 Default by the Contractor.
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research and Development, Section 12 Inspection and Acceptance of the Work, section 40 Default by the Contractor and section 42 Accounts and Audit.

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

B1505C: Shipment of Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Products
Text and title of the clause are revised to incorporate and align terminology with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2015. This revision is resulting from the Controlled Products Regulations being repealed and replaced by the Hazardous Products Regulations that went into force with its publication in the Canada Gazette Part II on January 29, 2015.

B4043C: Military Nomenclature
Text of the clause is revised to correct the Departmental Control Point contact in Canada's telephone and fax number and to align numbering with the plain language terminology.

For the following clauses, the text in the remark portion and in the clause is revised to include the possibility for bidders/contractors to use subcontractors certified in performing welding for aluminum or steel.

  • B4075C: Welding Certification – Contract
  • B4075T: Welding Certification – Bid

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

For the following clauses, the text is revised to incorporate and align terminology with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2015. This revision is resulting from the Controlled Products Regulations being repealed and replaced by the Hazardous Products Regulations that went into force with its publication in the Canada Gazette Part II on January 29, 2015.

  • D0037C: Shipping Instructions (Department of National Defence) – Canadian-based Contractor
  • D3010C: Delivery of Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Products

Subsection 5.H: Terms of Payment

For the following clauses, the title and text are revised to include more electronic payment options as methods of payments.

  • H3027C: Electronic Payment of Invoices – Contract
  • H3027T: Electronic Payment of Invoices – Bid

Subsection 5.K: General Conditions – Modifications

K3200T: Basis for Canada's Ownership of Intellectual Property
The text is revised in both the remark and in the legal text sections to reflect changes to the Policy on Title to Intellectual Property Arising Under Crown Procurement Contracts, which is now adding the Treasury Board exemption as a reason for Canada to claim ownership of the intellectual property on foreground information.

Subsection 5.M: Standing Offers

M9083T: Offerors' Conference
Revision of the text to incorporate security requirements, where applicable, and to provide more guidance to the Standing Offer Authorities. The changes made are done in accordance with SACC clause A9083T modified on June 26, 2014 as part of the 2014-3 SACC release, but the terminology is adapted for a standing offer.

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

For the following clauses, changes are made to clarify the definition of proponents and be in line with the definition included in the Standard Instruction 2003.

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for Proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for Proposal

R2860D: General Condition (GC) 6 – Delays and Changes in the Work – Construction Services
The title is revised to include more description that serves to differentiate this clause from others of the same name. Changes are also made to add clarification in the remarks section to specify the department that can use the clause.

Subsection 5.S: Supply Arrangements

S0026T: Suppliers' Conference
Revision of the text to incorporate security requirements, where applicable, and to provide more guidance to the Supply Arrangement Authorities. The changes made are done in accordance with SACC clause A9083T modified on June 26, 2014 as part of the 2014-3 SACC release, but the terminology is adapted for a supply arrangement.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Titles of the following clauses from subsections 5.G to 5.W were revised to include more description that serves to differentiate it from the other clauses of the same name.

Subsection G – Insurance

  • G1005C: Insurance – No Specific Requirement
  • G1007T: Insurance – Proof of Availability Prior to Contract Award

Subsection H – Terms of Payment

  • H3009C: Milestone Payments – Subject to holdback
  • H3010C: Milestone Payments – Not subject to holdback
  • H3022C: Invoicing Instructions – Progress Payment Claim – Supporting Documentation required
  • H3024C: Invoicing Instructions – Progress Payment Claim – Supporting Documentation not required
  • H4015C: Draft and Final Report – Schedule
  • H4017C: Draft Final Report – Details
  • H4018C: Draft Final Report

Subsection J – Termination

  • J0001C: Termination for Convenience – Claim
  • J0002C: Partial Termination for Convenience – Claim expected
  • J0003C: Termination for Convenience – No claim
  • J0006C: Partial Termination for Convenience – No claim from contractor
  • J1003C: Termination for Default – As a result of bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership

Subsection K – General Conditions - Modifications

  • K0030C: Warranty - Modification – General Conditions 2030 or 2040
  • K0031C: Warranty - Modification – General Conditions 2010A

Subsection M – Standing Offers

  • M0220T: Evaluation of Price – Offer
  • M0222T: Evaluation of Price – Canadian/Foreign Offerors
  • M1004T: Condition of Material – Offer
  • M3020C*: Status of Availability of Resources – Standing Offer
  • M3020T*: Status of Availability of Resources – Offer
  • M3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive – Offer
  • M3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive – Offer
  • M9015T: Insurance Requirements – Proof of Availability – Prior to issuance of a Standing Offer
*For clauses M3020T and M3020C in both English and French, the remarks were modified to reflect actual naming of the templates.

Subsection P – Printing

  • P2010C: Paper – Price Adjustment – Contract
  • P2010T: Paper – Price Adjustment – Bid
  • P2011C: Paper – Price Adjustment – Standing Offer
  • P2011T: Paper – Price Adjustment – Offer

Subsection R - Real Property Contracting

  • R1215D: General Condition (GC) 2 – Administration of the Contract – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R1230D: General Condition (GC) 5 – Terms of Payment – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R1245D: General Condition (GC) 8 – Dispute Resolution – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R2550D: General Condition (GC) 5 – Terms of Payment – <100K – Construction Services
  • R2820D: General Condition (GC) 2 – Administration of the Contract – Construction Services
  • R2850D: General Condition (GC) 5 – Terms of Payment >100K – Construction Services
  • R2865D: General Condition (GC) 6 – Delays and Changes in the Work – Construction Services
  • R2880D: General Condition (GC) 8 – Dispute Resolution – 100K to 5M – Construction Services
  • R2882D: General Condition (GC) 8 – Dispute Resolution – >5M – Construction Services
  • R2884D: General Condition (GC) 8 – Dispute Resolution – <100K – Construction Services

Subsection W – Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements

  • W0001T: Delivery Outside Comprehensive Land Claims Settlement Areas – Different Solicitations
  • W0002D: Delivery Outside Comprehensive Land Claims Settlement Areas – One Solicitation

SACC Synopsis Version 2015-5

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2015-5 dated September 3, 2015.

Section 3: General Conditions

The "Interpretation" section of the following clauses is updated to correct definitions that were mistakenly deleted or added and to correct a minor typo.

  • 2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services
  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity), Section 27
  • 2020: Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services, French version only.
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods, French version only.
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research & Development

SACC Synopsis Version 2015-4

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2015-4 dated July 9, 2015.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.R - Real Property Contracting

The "Interpretation" or "Definitions" section of the following clauses are updated to re-insert definitions that are specific to real property contracting.

  • R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – in English only
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services – English and French versions

SACC Synopsis Version 2015-3

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2015-3 dated July 3, 2015.

Section 1 - Standard Instructions

Integrity Provisions Revised

The following Standard Instructions are impacted by the new "Integrity Regime". See the Integrity Regime Web site for further details on these policy changes.

Section 01 of the "Integrity Provisions" of all of the Standard Instructions is updated in their entirety to reflect the Integrity Provisions changes.

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements
  • 2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services

Section 3: General Conditions

Integrity Provisions Revised

The "Integrity Provisions" section of all of the General Conditions are updated in their entirety to reflect the Integrity Provisions changes.

  • 2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services, Section 11
  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity), Section 29
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity), Section 31
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity), Section 27
  • 2020: Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services, Section 16
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value), Section 25
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods, Section 43
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services, Section 41
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research & Development, Section 52

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A - Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

  • A0300T Military Aviation Replacement Parts - Condition and Certification of Deliverables End Items
    Text revised in the second paragraph of the section called Requirements for Airworthiness Certification, to delete wording that should have been deleted from the clause as part of the 15-1 SACC release – in English only.
  • A9040T – Mandatory Site Visit
    Text revised in Option 2 of the English version to have the instruction to contracting officers to show in blue italics. Text revised in the second paragraph of Option 2 (French version) to delete extra bracket after the instruction to contracting officers.

Subsection 5.B – Requirements Definition

B7005C – Assessment of Faults in Fabrics
Text revised in paragraph 4 to delete extra bracket in the instruction – in French version only.

Subsection 5.E – Financial Security

  • E0009T – Security Deposit – Bid Financial Security
    Text revised to delete two sentences that are a repetition of the text forming part of the remark section – in English only.
  • E8000C – Labour and Material Payment Bond
    Text revised in paragraph 1 of the French version to add the missing words “les marchés du Conseil du Trésor”.

Subsection 5.H - Terms of Payment

H3027T – Payment of Invoices by Credit Card
Text revised in the remarks portion for consistency in the wording with other SACC clauses. Text revised in the last paragraph of the clause to correct a typo – in English only.

Subsection 5.R - Real Property Contracting

Integrity Provisions Revised

The "Integrity Provisions" section of all of the Real Property Contracting General Instructions and General Conditions are updated in their entirety to reflect the Integrity Provisions changes.

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for proposal
  • R2410T: General Instructions (GI) – Construction Services
  • R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements
  • R5110T: General Instructions – Elevator Modernization
  • R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services

For the following clauses, the text is revised in paragraph 3b of subsection GC9.2, to correct a translation error in the French version, by deleting the word “civile” from the sentence.

  • R1250D – General Condition (GC) 9 – Indemnification and Insurance
  • R1650D – General Condition (GC) 9 – Indemnification and Insurance

SACC Synopsis Version 2015-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual are included in Version 2015- 2 dated April 1, 2015.

Section 0 – Using the SACC

INTRO - Using the SACC Manual - Text added between headers to comply with web accessibility standards.

Section 1 - Standard Instructions

2003-1 - Supplemental Standard Instructions - Telecommunications - Text added between headers to comply with web accessibility standards.

Section 4 - Supplemental General Conditions

4001 - Hardware Purchase, Lease and Maintenance - Text added between headers to comply with web accessibility standards.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.B - Requirements Definition

B7012T - Pre-Production Samples - Clothing - Bid – In order to comply with web accessibility standards, text is added as a note to contracting officers to choose between option 1 or 2.

Subsection 5.R - Real Property Contracting

  • For the following clauses, text was added between headers to comply with web accessibility standards.
    • R1110T General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for Proposal
    • R1210D - General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions - Architectural and/or Engineering Services
    • R1410T General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for Proposal
    • R2810D General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions - Construction Services
    • R2880D General Condition (GC) 8 - Dispute Resolution
  • R1225D - General Condition (GC) 4 - Intellectual Property – Unnecessary header was deleted to comply with web accessibility standards.

SACC Synopsis Version 2015-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2015-1 dated February 25, 2015.

Section 1 - Standard Instructions

CCC-6 Canadian Commercial Corporation
This clause is cancelled as it is no longer in use by the Canadian Commercial Corporation. Note that all clauses in Subsection 5 “Z” were cancelled as part of Version 2014-5 dated November 27, 2014.

Section 3 - General Conditions

CCC-50 Canadian Commercial Corporation (Non-defence Requirements)
This clause is cancelled as it is no longer in use by the Canadian Commercial Corporation. Note that all clauses in Subsection 5 “Z” were cancelled as part of Version 2014-5 dated November 27, 2014.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A - Instructions to Bidders / Contractors

  • A0280T Documents Required for Bid Evaluation Purposes
    Title revised as the word “Document” should be plural – English only.
    Remarks revised and Instructions added to specify that Contracting Officers are to insert the title of each document that bidders are required to provide with their bids.
  • A0300T Military Aviation Replacement Parts - Condition and Certification of Deliverables End Items
    Text revised under Requirements for Airworthiness Certification to ensure consistency on how the Certificates of Conformance must be provided with each replacement part. Other minor corrections were also made to the text of the clause.

Subsection 5.B - Requirements Definition|

  • B4019C United States Military Specifications and Standards
    Text revised to correct a broken hyperlink to the US Department of Defense.
  • For the following clauses, the text revised to comply with web accessibility standards as there were empty list items housed in embedded lists. The unnecessary numbering sequence was removed.
    • B7012T Pre-Production Samples - Clothing - Bid
    • B7013T Sample(s) - Fabric - Bid
    • B7015C Sample(s) - Fabric - Contract

Subsection 5.C – Price

C2608C Canadian Customs Documentation
Text revised to comply with web accessibility standards by fixing the numbering sequence.

Subsection 5.D - Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

  • D0037C - Shipping Instructions (Department of National Defence) - Canadian-based Contractor
    Text revised to correct the ILAA’s e-mail address and update the ILQA’s direct telephone number.
  • D9010C - Military Aviation Replacement Parts - Airworthiness Documentation
    Text revised under Requirements for Airworthiness Certification to ensure consistency on how the Certificates of Conformance must be provided with each replacement part. Other minor corrections were also made to the text of the clause.

Subsection 5.H - Terms of Payment

For the following clauses, the text revised to comply with web accessibility standards by fixing the numbering sequence.

  • H3018C Invoicing - Air Charter
  • H3020C Invoicing Instructions - Maintenance Services

Subsection 5.K - General Conditions – Modifications

  • For the following clauses, the text revised to comply with web accessibility standards. There were sections or sub-sections that contained only one numbered element of a list. The numbering sequence was removed making the list a paragraph.
    • K0022C Cancellation of Flights
    • K0031C Warranty - Contractor responsible for all costs
  • K3410C Canada to Own Intellectual Property Rights in Foreground Information
    Text revised to comply with web accessibility standards. The clause has been corrected by removing isolated headers fixing the numbering sequence.

Subsection 5.M – Standing Offers

M0280T Documents Required for Offers Evaluation Purposes
Title revised as the word “Document” should be plural – English only. 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.

Subsection 5.R - Real Property Contracting

  • For the following clauses, the text revised to change the wording "Material changes" no longer appropriate and misunderstood by insurers and brokers. The intent is to be notified before there is any reduction in coverage.
    • R1250D – General Condition (GC) 9 – Indemnification and Insurance
    • R1650D – General Condition (GC) 9 – Indemnification and Insurance
  • For the following clauses, the text revised to comply with Web accessibility standards. There were sections or sub-sections that contained only one numbered element of a list. The numbering sequence was removed making the list a paragraph.
    • R1110T General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for Proposal
    • R1220D General Condition (GC) 3 - Consultant Services
    • R1230D General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment
    • R1410T General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for Proposal
    • R2410T General Instructions - Construction Services
    • R2550D General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment
    • R2710T General Instructions - Construction Services - Bid Security Requirements
    • R2810D General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions - Construction Services
    • R2820D General Condition (GC) 2 - Administration of the Contract
    • R2830D General Condition (GC) 3 - Execution and Control of the Work
    • R2850D General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment
    • R2880D General Condition (GC) 8 - Dispute Resolution
    • R2882D General Condition (GC) 8 - Dispute Resolution
    • R2950D Allowable Costs for Contract Changes Under General Condition (GC) 6.4.1
    • R5110T General Instructions - Elevator Modernization

Subsection 5.S - Supply Arrangements

S3035T Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
Text revised to comply with Web accessibility standards. 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

Synopsis – Version 2014-5

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2014-5 dated November 27, 2014.

Section 3: General Conditions

2010A: General Conditions – Goods (Medium Complexity)

Revision of the text to section 10 Invoice Submission, to delete duplicate wording “must be specified” – in English version only.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsections below.

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

  • A0011C: Project Schedule – Contract
  • A0011T: Project Schedule – Bid
    Revision of the remarks to add missing hyperlinks – in French only.
  • A0024C: Vessel Unmanned Refits
    Revision of the remarks to add a missing hyperlink – in French only.
  • A0075C: Ontario Labour Legislation – Contract
    Revision of the text to add an hyperlink to Règlement de l’Ontario 287/01 – in French only.
  • A3000C: Aboriginal Business Certification
  • A3000T: Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
  • A3001T: Owner/Employee Certification – Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
  • A3002T: Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
    Revision of the text in the remarks, to subsection 1 and one of the titles (A3002T in French only) to make it clear that information concerning the Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business can be found in Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual, and not the details of the actual requirement.
  • A3050T: Canadian Content Definition Revision of the text to delete all references and associated information to the MERIT Partnership Program and CIRCLE Canada, which are no longer operational. Revision to the remarks were also done to reflect wording from the Procedures on how to use the Standard Procurement Templates.
  • A9113C: Handling of Personal Information
    Revision of the text to correct the acronym to the Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels – in French only.
  • A9120C: Pre-contractual Work – Authorized
    Revision of the text in the remarks to correct a typo to the clause referred to and in the text of the French version.
  • A9130T: Controlled Goods Program – Bid
  • A9131C: Controlled Goods Program – Contract
    Revision of the text to correct and add hyperlinks.

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

  • B4075C: Welding Certification – Contract
  • B4075T: Welding Certification – Bid
    Revision of the text to update the CSA version of the standards required for welding certification.

Subsection 5.C: Price

  • C0012T: Price Certification – Canadian Universities and Colleges
    Revision of the text in both the English and French versions to standardize formatting of the hyperlinks.
  • C2801C: Priority Rating – Canadian-based Contractors
    Revision of the remarks to correct a hyperlink – in English only.
  • C2901T: Duties and Taxes – Export Drawbacks
    Revision of the remarks to correct a hyperlink – in English only.
  • C3020C: Exchange Rate/Milestone Payment
  • C3025C: Exchange Rate/Actual Costs
  • C3030C: Exchange Rate/Progress Claim
    Revision of the archived text of the remarks to correct typo to the clause referred to.
  • C3603C: Price Adjustment – Wheat
    Revision of the remarks to correct a hyperlink.
  • C4000C: Travel and Living Expenses – Contract Cost Principles 1031-2
    Revision of the remarks to correct a hyperlink.
  • C5200C: Transportation Costs
    Revision of the text in the remarks to delete reference to clause D4000C.

Subsection 5.K: General Conditions – Modifications

  • K0030C: Warranty – Contractor responsible for all costs
    Revision of the remarks to add hyperlinks to General Conditions 2030 and 2040 – in English only.
  • K0031C: Warranty – Contractor responsible for all costs
    Revision of the remarks to add a hyperlink to clause K0030C – in English only.
  • K3410C: Canada to Own Intellectual Property Rights in Foreground Information
    Revision of the text to remove square brackets from the title after subsection 1 Canada to Own Intellectual Property Rights in Foreground Information.

Subsection 5.M: Standing Offers

  • M0032T: Basis of Selection – Multiple Items
    Revision of the text to standardize instructions wording in the English and French versions – in English only.
  • M1501C: Qualification of Temporary Help Personnel
    Revision of the text to open the acronym CAN/CGSB to comply with web accessibility standards.
  • M1910T: Electronic Purchasing
    Revision of the text – to delete reference to Lotus 123.
  • M3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements
  • M3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements
    Revision of the text to correct the hyperlink leading to the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act.
  • M3030T: Owner/Employee Certification – Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
  • M9030T: Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
    Revision of the text in the remarks and to subsection 1 to make it clear that information concerning the Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business can be found in Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual, and not the details of the actual requirement.
  • M3053T – M3056T – M3063T – M3065T – M3066T – M3069T: Canadian Content Certification
    Revision of the text to standardize formatting of the hyperlinks in the English and French versions.

Subsection 5.S: Supply Arrangements

  • S0030T: Financial Viability
    Revision of the text to correct numbering in subsection 1 and to incorporate plain language for the numbering – English version only.
  • S3035T: Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
  • S3036T: Owner/Employee Certification – Set-aside for Aboriginal Business
    Revision of the text in the remarks and to subsection 1 to make it clear that information concerning the Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business can be found in Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual, and not the details of the actual requirement.

Subsection Z: Canadian Commercial Corporation

SACC Manual Subsection 5 "Z" clauses (67 clauses) are cancelled as they are no longer in use by the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

SACC Synopsis Version 2014-4

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2014- 4, dated September 25, 2014.

Changes were made to the Integrity Provisions section to add “conditional or absolute discharges” everywhere that “acts or convictions” are mentioned, to ensure consistency of the terminology used in the SACC Manual and Supply Manual.

Corrections were also made to the French version of the Integrity Provisions, to delete the hyphen in “sous-conditions” which should read “sous conditions”.

The following SACC clauses are affected by the above changes:

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements
  • 2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services
  • 2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services
  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2020: Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research & Development

Clauses with numbers were also revised to incorporate plain language in order to avoid mistakes during editing.

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for proposal
  • R2410T: General Instructions (GI) – Construction Services
  • R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements
  • R5110T: General Instructions – Elevator Modernization
  • R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services

The following changes were also made to:

Section 3: General Conditions

  • 2005: General Conditions – Standing Offers – Goods or Services
    Text revised to integrate a new provision and section titled “Default by the Offeror” and to include “Bankruptcy” as a cause for setting aside a standing offer.
  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)
    Text revised in section 23 Default by the Contractor to replace the term “winding down” to “winding-up”.
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
    Text revised in section 24 Default by the Contractor to replace the term “winding down” to “winding-up”.
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)
    Text revised in section 21 Default by the Contractor to replace the term “winding down” to “winding-up”.
  • 2020: General Conditions – Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services
    Text revised to section 09 Suspension or Cancellation of Qualification by Canada, to incorporate “Bankruptcy” as a cause for suspension or cancellation of a supply arrangement.
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods
    Text revised in section 43 Integrity Provisions – Contract, subsection 8, to correct a typo in the last paragraph for the word “suspension” – in English only.
    Text revised in section 31 Default by the Contractor to replace the term “winding down” to “winding-up”.
  • 2035: General Conditions – General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services
    Text revised in section 29 Default by the Contractor to replace the term “winding down” to “winding-up”.
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research & Development
    Text revised in the table of contents to correct a typo in the title of section 16 – in French only.
    Text revised in section 40 Default by the Contractor to replace the term “winding down” to “winding-up”.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for proposal
    Text revised to subsection f. ii of section GI11 to correct a typo in the word “incapable” – in French only.
  • R2410T: General Instructions (GI) – Construction Services
    Text revised in section GI01 Integrity Provisions - Bid, subsections 9, 11 and 13 to correct grammar mistakes and delete extra letter – in French only.
    Text revised in GI04 Taxes applicables to correct typo mistake – in French only.
    Text revised in section GI05 Capital Development and Redevelopment Charges with the addition of the text “of R2810D” to precise clause referred to.
    Text revised in GI09 Rejet de la soumission to correct grammar mistake – in French only.
  • R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements
    Text revised in section GI01 Dispositions relatives à l’intégrité – soumission, subsections 8 and 9 to correct grammar mistakes and misspelling – In French only.
    Text revised in section GI05 Capital Development and Redevelopment Charges with the addition of the text “of R2810D” to precise clause referred to.
    Text revised in section GI11 Rejet de la soumission to correct a grammar mistake in subsection 1 and typo in subsection 5 – in French only.
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services
    Text revised in section GC1.2.3 Sécurité et protection des travaux et des documents to correct typos in subsections 3 and 4 – in French only.
  • R2820D: General Condition (GC) 2 - Administration of the Contract
    Text revised in section GC2.1 Departmental Representative’s Authority to better define and clarify the roles of the “Technical Authority” and “Contracting Authority”.
  • R5110T: General Instructions – Elevator Modernization
    Text revised under subparagraph 2 f) ii of section GI10 Rejet d’une soumission to correct mistake from translation – in French only.

Title Changes

Titles of the following clauses from subsections 5.D to 5.E were revised to improve clarity and to remove identical clause titles. Changes to titles from subsections 5.A to 5.C were done as part of the SACC Manual release version 14-3 dated June 26, 2014.

Subsection D - Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

  • D0009C: Delivery - Contract
  • D0002T: Best Delivery Date - Bid
  • D0007C: Preparation for Delivery - Canadian Forces Transportation Packaging Order
  • D3010C: Delivery of Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Products
  • D3012C: Preparation for Delivery – Canadian Forces Preservation, Packaging and Packing
  • D3015C: Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Products - Labelling and Packaging Compliance
  • D3016C: Preparation for Delivery - Canadian Forces Packaging Specifications
  • D3017C: Preparation for Delivery – Ammunition and Missiles
  • D3018C: Packaging Requirement using Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000
  • D6007C: Work Period - Marine - Contract
  • D6007T: Work Period - Marine - Bid

Subsection E - Financial Security

  • E0003T: Security Deposit – Bid and Contract Financial Security Required
  • E0008C: Security Deposit Definition - Contract
  • E0008T: Security Deposit Definition - Bid

SACC Synopsis Version 2014-3

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2014- 3, dated June 26, 2014.

The following SACC clauses were modified under the paragraph “g” of the Integrity Provisions, to delete the extra wording “corruption of” from the sentence - in English only:

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements
  • 2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services
  • 2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services
  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2020: Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research & Development

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for proposal
  • R2410T: General Instructions (GI) – Construction Services
  • R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements
  • R5110T: General Instructions – Elevator Modernization
  • R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A0011C: Project Schedule - Contract

Revision of the text – in French only - to replace the terminology “responsable de projet” with “chargé de projet” which is more commonly used and by ensuring consistency with other SACC Manual clauses and the standard procurement templates. Title revised to add the word “contract” to better differentiate from other clauses with an identical title. Refer to the changes of titles below for more information.

A3002T: Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business

Revision of the text – to delete quotation marks.

Revision of the text for the following SACC clauses – to incorporate security requirements, where applicable and to provide more guidance to Contracting Authorities.

  • A9038T: Optional Site Visit
  • A9040T: Mandatory Site Visit
  • A9083T: Bidders’ Conference

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

B2008C: Government of Canada Web Standards

Revision of the title and text – to reflect the changes done to the Standard on Email Management which as of January 1, 2014, has its own stand alone standard titled “Standard on Email Management”. All references to the Standard on Email have been deleted from the clause.

B4043C: Military Nomenclature

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.

B7003C: Clothing - Government-supplied Material

The instructions to contracting officers have been removed and the text in subsection 4 has been revised to make it clearer.

B7011C: Pre-production Samples – Clothing - Contract

Revision of the text – subsection 8. – sentence added to reflect the fact that when a waiver has been granted by the Technical Authority, the Contracting Authority will issue an amendment to incorporate the waiver in the Contract. The title was revised to add the word “contract” to better differentiate from other clauses with an identical title. Refer to the changes of titles below for more information.

B9054C: Task Authorization Process

Revision of the text – in French only - to replace the terminology “responsable de projet” with “chargé de projet” which is more commonly used and by ensuring consistency with other SACC Manual clauses and the standard procurement templates.

Subsection 5.C: Price

C0600T: Rate Certification - Commercial Services (Canadian-based Bidder)

The SACC Item usage indicator has been corrected to state "Reference" in place of "Full Text".

C9011C: Task Authorization Limit

Revision of the text – in French only - to replace the terminology “responsable de projet” with “chargé de projet” which is more commonly used and by ensuring consistency with other SACC Manual clauses and the standard procurement templates.

Subsection 5.D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D5328C: Inspection and Acceptance

The SACC Item usage indicator has been corrected to state "Full Text" in place of "Reference".

D5510C: Quality Assurance Authority (Department of National Defence) – Canadian-based Contractor Revision of the text to correct the National Capital Region’s telephone number.

Subsection 5.G: Insurance

Editorial change made to the following clauses – in French only – the words “ou en sus” were removed from the last paragraph to read “coûts et intérêts compris” instead of “coûts et intérêts compris ou en sus” to correct the discrepancy between the English and French versions.

  • G2001C: Commercial General Liability Insurance
  • G2030C: Aviation Liability Insurance
  • G2040C: Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance
  • G4001C: Aircraft Charter Insurance
  • G5001C: Ship Repairers’ Liability Insurance
  • G5003C: Marine Liability Insurance
  • G6002C: Garage Automobile Liability Insurance

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

R1215D: General Condition (GC) 2 - Administration of the Contract

Revision of the text – GC2.2.4. - in order to concur with the rest of acquisitions contractual documents are to be kept 6 years instead of 2.

R2410T: General Instructions - Construction Services

Revision of the text – GI11. - WEB link repairs.

R2550D: General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment

Revision of the text to:

  • GC5.4.5.a. - in French only - the word “réception” has been replaced by “acceptation”.
  • GC5.6.3.a - in French only - in order to concur in both languages final payment delay has been replaced from 60 days to 30 days.
  • GC5.3.1., 5.4.2.b., 5.5.4.b.i. – to remove references to “labour conditions” following R2940D repeal.
R2710T: General Instructions - Construction Services - Bid Security Requirements

Revision of the text to:

  • GI02.2. – to replace “shall” with “may”.
  • GI08.2. - to remove “issued by an” with “sealed by the”, to clarity the obligation for the seal and original signatures on the bid bonds.
  • GI08.7. – in English only - to change numbering of the paragraph referenced by replacing the number “8” with “6”.
  • GI10.3. & 4. - to replace “shall” with “should” and replace “shall” with “may”.
  • GI13. - WEB link repairs.
R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provision - Construction Services

Revision of the text to:

  • GC1.8.1. - to remove references to “labour conditions” following R2940D repeal.
  • GC1.18.1. – in English only - small editorial change
R2820D: General Condition (GC) 2 - Administration of the Contract

Revision of the text to:

  • GC2.7.3.c. - to remove references to “labour conditions” following R2940D repeal.
  • GC2.8.3. - in order to concur with the rest of acquisitions contractual documents are to be kept 6 years instead of 2.
R2850D: General Condition (GC) 5 - Terms of Payment

Revision of the text to:

  • GC5.4 4 a. – in French only - the word “réception” has been replaced with “acceptation”.
  • GC5.3.1., 5.4.1.b., 5.5.4.b.i.- to remove references to “labour conditions” following R2940D repeal.
R2890D: General Condition (GC) 9 - Contract Security

Revision of the text - GC9.2.1.a & b.- clarification added on the applicable taxes for the Material and Labour Bond along with the Performance Bond.

R2950D: Allowable Costs for Contract Changes Under General Condition (GC) 6.4.1

Revision of the text – paragraph 02.2 – to remove references to “labour conditions” following R2940D repeal.

R5110T: General Instructions - Elevator Modernization

Revision of the text to:

  • GI02 2. – to replace “shall” with “may”.
  • GI06 2. - to remove “issued by an” with “sealed by the”, to clarity the obligation for the seal and original signatures on the bid bonds.
  • GI09 4. - to replace “should” with “shall”.
  • GI09 5. – to replace “shall” with “may”.

Subsection 5.W: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements

W0167T: Distant Early Warning - Groceries and Foodstuff

Text revised – in English only - to reflect a minor editorial change.

Subsection 5.Y: CIDA Grant Aid Program

SACC Manual "Y" clauses for grant food aid were cancelled at the request of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), as of October 30, 2012. The procurement of food aid is now carried out by CIDA's partner organizations.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Titles of the following clauses from subsections 5.A to 5.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.D to 5.Z at a forthcoming SACC Manual changes publication.

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

  • A0011C: Project Schedule – Contract
  • A0011T: Project Schedule - Bid
  • A0075C: Ontario Labour Legislation – Contract
  • A0075T: Ontario Labour Legislation – Bid
  • A0220T: Evaluation of Price - Bid
  • A0222T: Evaluation of Price - Canadian / Foreign Bidders
  • A3015C: Certifications - Contract
  • A3015T: Certifications - Bid
  • A3025T: Former Public Servant - Competitive - Bid
  • A3026T: Former Public Servant - Non-Competitive - Bid
  • A8501C: Vessel Charter - Contract
  • A8501T: Vessel Charter - Tender
  • A9016C: Hazardous Waste Disposal - Specific Requirements
  • A9070C: Applicable Laws – Contract
  • A9070T: Applicable Laws – Bid
  • A9088C: Pre-Contractual Work
  • A9094C: Pre-Contractual Work – Canada to retain intellectual property
  • A9130T: Controlled Goods Program - Bid
  • A9131C: Controlled Goods Program - Contract

Subsection 5.B - Requirements Definition

  • B1000T: Condition of Material - Bid
  • B1006C: Condition of Material - Contract
  • B4007C: Statement of Work - Contract
  • B4007T: Statement of Work - Bid
  • B4008C: Requirement - Contract
  • B4008T: Requirement - Bid
  • B4029C: Requirement - Marine - Contract
  • B4029T: Requirement - Marine - Bid
  • B4049C: Long Lead Time Item List - Contract
  • B4049T: Long Lead Time Item List - Bid
  • B4050C: Interim Spares List - Contract
  • B4050T: Interim Spares List - Bid
  • B4051C: Provisioning Parts Breakdown - Contract
  • B4051T: Provisioning Parts Breakdown - Bid
  • B4052C: Recommended Spare Parts List - Contract
  • B4052T: Recommended Spare Parts List - Bid
  • B4054C: Initial Provisioning Conference - Contract
  • B4054T: Initial Provisioning Conference - Bid
  • B4055C: Material Change Notice - Contract
  • B4055T: Material Change Notice - Bid
  • B4057C: Technical Publications - Manuals - Contract
  • B4057T: Technical Publications - Manuals - Bid
  • B4075C: Welding Certification - Contract
  • B4075T: Welding Certification - Bid
  • B7011C: Pre-Production Samples - Clothing - Contract
  • B7012T: Pre-Production Samples - Clothing - Bid
  • B7013T: Sample(s) - Fabric - Bid
  • B7015C: Sample(s) - Fabric - Contract

Subsection 5.C – Price

  • C0300C: Cost Submission - Contract Cost Principles 1031-2
  • C0305C: Cost Submission - Limitation of Expenditure or Ceiling Price
  • C0307C: Cost Submission - Repair and Overhaul
  • C0503C: Overtime - Marine
  • C0504C: Overtime - Fixed Time Rate
  • C4000C: Travel and Living Expenses - Contract Cost Principles 1031-2
  • C4001C: Travel and Living Expenses - No allowance for profit and overhead
  • C4004C: Travel and Living Expenses - Mobile Repair and Maintenance
  • C4005C: Travel and Living Expenses - National Joint Council Travel Directive

SACC Synopsis Version 2014-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2014- 2, dated March 13, 2014.

The Canadian Content Policy limits the competition for a covered procurement to Canadian goods/services if there is sufficient competition. Until now, “sufficient competition” was defined as: at least three (3) eligible suppliers (i.e. suppliers of Canadian goods/services). As a result of the Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS), sufficient competition for the Policy will now be defined as: at least two (2) eligible suppliers, as per PN-109U2 – DPS: Canadian Content Policy (effective March 13, 2014).

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A3070T – Evaluation Procedures for Procurement Conditionally Limited to Canadian Content

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.e. suppliers of Canadian goods and services, for the Canadian Content Policy.

SACC Synopsis Version 2014-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2014-1, dated March 1, 2014.

Section 1: Standard Instructions

Integrity Provisions Revised

The following Standard Instructions are impacted by the revisions related to Policy Notification (PN) 107U1 – Integrity Provisions:

  • 2003: Standard Instructions – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements
  • 2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements
  • 2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements
  • 2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services

The title of Section 01 entitled “Code of Conduct and Certifications” has been changed to “Integrity Provisions”. 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.

Other revisions to Standard Instructions for Competitive Requirements

Standard Instructions 2003, 2006 and 2008

Text revised in subsection 3 of Section 05, Submission of Bids/Offers/Arrangements and in Section 13, Communications – Solicitation Period - to update the instructions to reflect the transition of the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.

Section 3: General Conditions

Integrity Provisions Revised

The following General Conditions are impacted by the revisions related to Policy Notification (PN) 107U1 – Integrity Provisions:

  • 2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services, Section 11
  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity), Section 29
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity), Section 31
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity), Section 27
  • 2020: Supply Arrangement – Goods or Services, Section 16
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value), Section 25
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods, Section 43
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services, Section 41
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research & Development, Section 52

The title of the applicable sections entitled “Code of Conduct and Certifications” has been changed to “Integrity Provisions”. 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. Other minor revisions to the text have been made throughout these Integrity Provisions Sections.

Other revisions to General conditions

2040: Research & Development

Remarks were added to General Conditions 2040 and a minor correction was made in the Table of Contents, in French only.

Section 4: Supplemental General Conditions

LAB-180: Labour Conditions and LAB-180B: Labour Conditions

SACC Clauses LAB-180 and LAB-180B are cancelled as a result of the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act that received Royal Assent and included provisions that the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act be repealed on January 1, 2014. Consequently, the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Regulations and the Fair Wages Policy Order are also repealed. As a result, Government of Canada construction contracts entered to after January 1, 2014 no longer require provisions relating to fair wages. However, contracts entered to before January 1, 2014 that contained fair wage provisions will continue to be enforced by the Labour Program.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection 5.A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A0012T: Communications - Solicitation Period

Revision of the text – in English only - to align with the standard instructions and reflect the transition of the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Minor correction done to the French version.

A9051C: Existing Technical Publications – Translation

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.

Subsection 5.B: Requirements Definition

B4049C: Long Lead Time Item List

Remarks revised, in English only, to correct a minor spelling error.

B4057T: Technical Publications – Manuals

Text revised, in English only, to correct a minor spelling error.

Subsection 5.G: Insurance

G2020C: Automobile Liability Insurance

Text revised in paragraph 2, section (m) – Family Protection Endorsement – Private Passenger Vehicles to include only the acronyms of the applicable provinces, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This coverage cannot be applied in Quebec.

Subsection 5.R: Real Property Contracting

The titles of the following clauses have been revised to reflect their distinctiveness:

  • R1110T entitled "General Instructions to Proponents (GI)” has been changed to “General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for proposal".
  • R1210D General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services. “Architectural and/or Engineering Services” was added to the title of the clause.
  • R1410T entitled “General Instructions to Proponents (GI)” has been changed to “General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for proposal”.
  • R2410T entitled “General Instructions to Bidders” has been changed to “General Instructions – Construction Services”.
  • R2710T entitled “General Instructions to Bidders” has been changed to “General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements”.
  • R2810D entitled “GC1 – General Provisions” has been changed to “General Conditions (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services”.
  • R5110T entitled “General Instructions to Bidders” has been changed to “General Instructions – Elevator Modernization”.

Integrity Provisions Revised

The following General Instructions and General Conditions are impacted by the revisions related to Policy Notification (PN) 107U1 – Integrity Provisions:

  • R1110T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Two Phase Request for proposal
  • R1410T: General Instructions (GI) – Architectural and/or Engineering Services – Request for proposal
  • R2410T: General Instructions (GI) – Construction Services
  • R2710T: General Instructions – Construction Services – Bid Security Requirements
  • R5110T: General Instructions – Elevator Modernization

The title of section GI1/GI01 entitled “Code of Conduct and Certifications” has been changed to “Integrity Provisions”. 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 sub-contractors/sub-consultants. 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 the Integrity Provisions Section.

  • R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions – Architectural and/or Engineering Services, Section GI13
  • R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 – General Provisions – Construction Services, Section GI1.20

The title of the applicable sections entitled “Code of Conduct and Certifications” has been changed to “Integrity Provisions”. 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 sub-contractors/sub-consultants. A new Subsection 11 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 the Integrity Provisions Section.

Exchange Rate Risk Mitigation Provisions

Text revised from "Exchange Rate Fluctuation Protection" to "Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risk Mitigation" in the applicable Sections of the following General Instructions:

  • R1110T, Section GI07 Proposal Price
  • R1410T, Section GI07 Proposal Price
  • R2410T, Section GI07 Submission of Bid
  • R2710T, Section GI09 Submission of Bid
  • R5110T, Section GI07 Submission of Bid

GETS transition from MERX to Buyandsell

Text revised in the applicable Sections of the following General Instructions to update the instructions due to the transition of the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.

  • R1110T : Section GI8, Communications – Solicitation Period and Section GI16 – Submission of proposal
  • R1410T : Section GI8, Communications – Solicitation Period and Section GI16 – Submission of proposal
  • R2410T : Section GI02, Completion of Bid – New Subsection 4
  • R2710T : Section GI02, Completion of Bid – New Subsection 4
  • R5110T : Section GI07, Submission of Bid – New Subsection 5

Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Provisions

R2940D : Fair Wages and Hours of Labour - Labour Conditions

SACC Clause R2940D is cancelled as a result of the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act that received Royal Assent and included provisions that the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act be repealed on January 1, 2014. Consequently, the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Regulations and the Fair Wages Policy Order are also repealed. As a result, Government of Canada construction contracts entered to after January 1, 2014 no longer require provisions relating to fair wages. However, contracts entered to before January 1, 2014 that contained fair wage provisions will continue to be enforced by the Labour Program.

R2830D : General Condition (GC)3 – Execution and Control of the Work

Text revised in section GC3.8 Labour and Fair Wages, to delete any references to the fair wages in the title and in paragraph 1 of the section, as a result of the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act that received Royal Assent and included provisions that the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act be repealed on January 1, 2014. Consequently, the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Regulations and the Fair Wages Policy Order are also repealed. Government of Canada construction contracts entered to after January 1, 2014 no longer require provisions relating to fair wages, however, contracts entered to before January 1, 2014 that contained fair wage provisions will continue to be enforced by the Labour Program.

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-7

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013- 7, dated November 6, 2013.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A3025T: Former Public Servant - Competitive Requirements

Remarks revised - in English only – to reflect a minor editorial change.

Text revised in the first paragraph to replace “with” by “awarded to” and text added to reinforce the need for the Bidder to provide answers to the questions and all requested information.

Text revised under Work Force Adjustment Directive – in French only - to reflect a minor editorial change in the first paragraph.

A3026T: Former Public Servant - Non-competitive Requirements

Remarks revised to add titles to the references to Supply Manual sections.

Text revised in the first paragraph to replace “with” by “awarded to” and text added to reinforce the need for the Bidder to provide answers to the questions and all requested information.

Text revised under the definitions – in French only – to refer to la Loi sur le Régime de pensions du Canada.

Text revised in the last paragraph under Former Public Servant in Receipt of a Pension - to replace “for the services of” with” by “awarded to”.

Subsection B - Requirements Definition

B2008C: Government of Canada Web and Email Standards

Text revised in the remarks and text - to reflect the new Government of Canada Web Standards terminology.

Subsection C – Price

C3010T: Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risk Mitigation

Title revised from "Exchange Rate Fluctuation" to "Exchange Rate Risk Mitigation".

Remarks revised to reflect a simpler approach for exchange rate fluctuation provisions.

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 450, 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.

C3011T: Exchange Rate Fluctuation

Text revised in the remarks and the text to align with the exchange rate fluctuation provisions simpler approach.

C3015C: Exchange Rate Fluctuation Adjustment

Title revised from "Exchange Rate/ Payment on Delivery" to "Exchange Rate Fluctuation Adjustment".

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.

Text revised in all subsections to: provide clearer and more concise instructions; introduce a new adjustment formula, where the adjustment takes effect only where the exchange rate fluctuation is greater than 2% (increase or decrease); and to refer to a new form PWGSG-TPSGC 450, Claim for Exchange Rate Adjustments, designed to simplify the process for both the supplier and the client.

C3020C: Exchange Rate/Milestone Payment

SACC clause C3020C for Exchange Rate/Milestone Payment is cancelled as the various methods of payment are now consolidated under the revised SACC clause A3015C.

C3025C: Exchange Rate/Actual Costs

SACC clause C3025C for Exchange Rate/Actual Costs is cancelled as the various methods of payment are now consolidated under the revised SACC clause A3015C.

C3030C: Exchange Rate/Progress Claim

SACC clause C3030C for Exchange Rate/Progress Claim is cancelled as the various methods of payment are now consolidated under the revised SACC clause A3015C.

Subsection D - Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D2025C: Wood Packaging Materials

Remarks and text revised to reflect changes to wood packaging materials which must conform to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15: Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (ISPM 15)

Subsection G - Insurance

G1001C: Insurance – Specific Requirements

Title revised from “Insurance Requirements” to “Insurance – Specific Requirements”, to better differentiate the SACC Manual clauses with insurance requirements. The titles of the other Insurance Requirements Clauses will be revised at a later date.

Text revised to address procurement for services delivered outside of Canada.

Subsection M - Standing Offers

M3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements

Text revised under the Remarks to add titles to the references to Supply Manual sections.

Text revised in the first paragraph to replace “with” by “awarded to” and text added to reinforce the need for the Offeror to provide answers to the questions and all requested information.

M3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements

Text revised under the Remarks to add titles to the references to Supply Manual sections.

Text revised in the first paragraph to replace “with” by “awarded to” and text added to reinforce the need for the Offeror to provide answers to the questions and all requested information.

Text revised in the last paragraph under Former Public Servant in Receipt of a Pension - to replace “for the services of” by “awarded to”.

Subsection R - Real Property Contracting

R2910D: Insurance Terms

SACC clause R2910D is cancelled since the Insurance Terms are now incorporated in the Invitation to Tender document.

R2590D: General Condition (GC) 9 - Insurance

SACC clause R2590D is cancelled since the Insurance Terms are now incorporated in the Invitation to Tender document.

Subsection W: Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements

W0053T: Umbrella Final Agreement-Council for Yukon Indians – Survey

SACC clause W0053T is cancelled as a result of the Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA) not being a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (CLCA), but rather a framework for the negotiation of CLCAs with Yukon First Nations. There are no legal obligations within the UFA for Canada to the Council of Yukon First Nations with respect to procurement. Rather, Canada’s procurement obligations are contained in the individual Yukon First Nation CLCAs.

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-6

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013-6, dated July 10, 2013.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A3025T: Former Public Servant - Competitive Requirements

Text revised - in English only - to add the word “former” to the first paragraph.

Subsection M: Standing Offers

M7035T : List of Proposed Subcontractors

Title revised - in French only – to reflect a minor editorial change.

M9030T: Set-aside for Aboriginal Business

M9030T – Text revised – in French only – to reflect a minor editorial change.

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-5

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013-5, dated June 27, 2013.

Section 3: General Conditions

  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Goods
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Services
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research and Development

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.

Section 4: Supplemental General Conditions

4009: Professional Services - Medium Complexity

Text revised in section 02 Subcontracts – to reflect that subcontractors are not subject to the Federal Contractors Program for employment equity.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A3025T: Former Public Servant - Competitive Requirements

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.

Remarks and Text revised - to reflect the name change of the “work force reduction program” replaced with “work force adjustment directive”.

A3026T: Former Public Servant - Non-competitive Requirements

Remarks revised to reflect the name change of the “work force reduction program” replaced with “work force adjustment directive”.

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.

Definitions – revised to add a definition for “fee abatement formula” and to delete any mention of the fee abatement formula in the definition for “pension”.

Former Public Servant in Receipt of a Pension - Text revised to align with proper terminology.

Work Force Adjustment Directive - Text revised to reflect the name change of the “work force reduction program” replaced with “Work Force Adjustment Directive”.

A3030T: Federal Contractors Program - $200,000 or more

Clause cancelled and replaced by a Mandatory Certification precedent to Contract Award in Part 5 of the Higher Complexity and Medium Complexity Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Templates and a new annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity – Certification, as applicable. This mandatory certification is in Part 1 of the Low Dollar Value (Simple) Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Template, as applicable.

A3031T: Federal Contractors Program - over $25,000 and below $200,000

Clause cancelled and replaced by a Mandatory Certification precedent to Contract Award in Part 5 of the Higher Complexity and Medium Complexity Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Templates and a new annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity – Certification, as applicable. This mandatory certification is in Part 1 of the Low Dollar Value (Simple) Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Template, as applicable.

Subsection M: Standing Offers

M2000T: Federal Contractors Program - $200,000 or more

Clause cancelled and replaced by a Mandatory Certification precedent to the issuance of a Standing Offer in Part 5 of the Request for Standing Offer Template and a new annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity – Certification, as applicable.

M2002T: Federal Contractors Program - over $25,000 and below $200,000

Clause cancelled and replaced by a Mandatory Certification precedent to the issuance of a Standing Offer in Part 5 of the Request for Standing Offer Template and a new annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity – Certification, as applicable.

M3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements

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.

Remarks and Text revised to reflect the name change of the “Work Force Reduction Program” replaced with “Work Force Adjustment Directive”.

M3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements

Remarks revised to reflect the name change of the “work force reduction program” replaced with “work force adjustment program”.

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.

Definitions – revised to add a definition for “fee abatement formula” and to delete any mention to the fee abatement formula in the definition for “pension”.

Former Public Servant in Receipt of a Pension - Text revised to align with proper terminology.

Work Force Adjustment Directive - Text revised to reflect the name change of the “work force reduction program” replaced with “Work Force Adjustment Directive”.

Subsection R: Real Property Contracting

R2710T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)

Text revised in paragraphs 3 and 5 of Section GI11 – to correct references to subparagraphs and editing mistakes in the French version.

R1110T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)

Section GI12 Federal Contractors Program deleted as the requirements, if applicable, are stipulated elsewhere in the procurement document. First sentence deleted in Section GI21 Debriefing as a result of Policy Notification 91R1. Text added in subsection 1 of Section GI22 Financial Capability to cover additional information.

R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions

Section GC1.12 Federal Contractors Program deleted as the terms and conditions, if applicable, are stipulated elsewhere in the procurement document.

R1410T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)

Section GI12 Federal Contractors Program deleted as the requirements, if applicable, are stipulated elsewhere in the procurement document. First sentence deleted in Section GI21 Debriefing as a result of Policy Notification 91R1. Text added in subsection 1 of Section GI22 Financial Capability to cover additional information.

Subsection S: Supply Arrangements

S3025T: Former Public Servant

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.

S3030T: Federal Contractors Program - $200,000 or more

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.

S3031T: Federal Contractors Program - over $25,000 and below $200,000

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.

Revisions were made to the following clauses as part of the April 25 SACC Release 2013-3 but they were not mentioned in the Synopsis at the time.

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 – 2013-1. Refer to the April 25 Synopsis for the list of other affected clauses.

  • C3010T: Exchange Rate Fluctuation
  • C6001C: Limitation of Expenditure
  • C9010C: Limitation of Expenditure - Cumulative Total of all Task Authorizations
  • C9011C: Task Authorization Limit
  • M3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements
  • M3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements
  • M4506C: Financial Limitation - Total
  • S3025T: Former Public Servant

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-4

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013- 4, dated June 1, 2013.

Section 1 Standard Instructions

2003: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements

Text revised in subsection 3 of Section 05 Submission of Bids - to update the instructions due to the transition of the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. 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.gc.ca/tenders for the most up-to-date information.

2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Competitive Requirements

Text revised in subsection 3 of Section 05 Submission of Offers - to update the instructions due to the transition of the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. In the event an NPP or RFSO is amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to regularly consult Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders for the most up-to-date information.

2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services

Text revised in subsection 3 of Section 05 Submission of Arrangements - to update the instructions due to the transition of the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) from MERX to Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. In the event an NPP or RFSA is amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. It is the responsibility of the Supplier to regularly consult Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders for the most up-to-date information.

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-3

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013- 3, dated April 25, 2013.

Section 3: General Conditions

  • 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)
  • 2020: General Conditions - Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services
  • 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)
  • 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Goods
  • 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Services
  • 2040: General Conditions - Research and Development

Text revised to correct the alphabetical order of the definitions under Section 01 Interpretation – in French only.

Section 4: Supplemental General Conditions

4004: Maintenance and Support Services for Licensed Software

Text revised in subsection 06 - Support Charges and On-site Services - to correct the information related to services that are exempted.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

The following revisions were made to Subsections A to S, to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

  • A0210T: Maximum Funding
  • A0220T: Evaluation of Price
  • A0222T: Evaluation of Price
  • A3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements
  • A3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements
  • A3030T: Federal Contractors Program
  • B7002T: Usage of Government-supplied Material
  • B7003C: Clothing - Government-supplied Material
  • B9007C: Outstanding Work and Acceptance - Department of National Defence
  • B9014C: Outstanding Work and Acceptance – Civilian
  • B9056C: Periodic Usage Reports - Contracts with Task Authorizations
  • C0204C: Basis of Payment - Limitation of Expenditure - Task Authorizations
  • C0206C: Basis of Payment - Limitation of Expenditure
  • C0207C: Basis of Payment - Firm Price, Firm Unit Price(s) or Firm Lot Price(s)
  • C0209C: Basis of Payment - Firm Unit Price(s) or Firm Lot Price - Task Authorizations
  • C0210C: Basis of Payment - Pre-contractual Work
  • C0211C: Basis of Payment
  • C0212C: Basis of Payment - Hourly Rates
  • C0213C: Basis of Payment - Firm Price - Services
  • C0214C: Basis of Payment - Firm Hourly Rates
  • C0900C: Basis of Payment - Rental and Maintenance
  • C0902C: Unscheduled Work
  • C1200C: Basis of Payment - Ceiling Price
  • C1201C: Basis of Payment - Contract Cost Principles 1031-2
  • C2604C: Customs Duties, Excise Taxes and Applicable Taxes - Non-resident

    The title of clause C2604C has also been revised.

  • D4002C: Shipping Instructions - Free on Board Destination and Delivered Duty Paid
  • D6009C: Shipping Instructions - Delivery and Destination Schedules Unknown
  • H3022C: Invoicing Instructions - Progress Payment Claim
  • H3024C: Invoicing Instructions - Progress Payment Claim
  • M0220T: Evaluation of Price
  • M0222T: Evaluation of Price
  • M2000T: Federal Contractors Program - $200,000 or more
  • N0000C: Limitation of Liability - Information Management/Information Technology
  • N0008C: Limitation of Liability for Satellite Services
  • S3030T: Federal Contractors Program - $200,000 or more

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A9043T: Reissue of Bid Solicitation

Text revised – to add a sentence because the revisions related to Policy Notification 91R1 (PN-91R1) – Debriefings (2013-04-25) include specific direction on providing a feedback session instead of a debriefing when a solicitation is cancelled and reissued.

Subsection R: Real Property Contracting

R1110T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)

Text revised – Sections GI2, GI7 and GI12 (in English only)- to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

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.

R1210D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions

Text revised – Sections GC1.1 and GC1.10 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

R1410T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)

Text revised – Sections GI2, GI7 and GC12 (in English only) - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

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.

R2410T: General Instructions to Bidders

Text revised – Table of Contents, Sections GI04 and GI05 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1 with the cancellation of Section GI05 Quebec Sales Tax and numerous adjustments to subsequent numbering accordingly.

R2710T: General Instructions to Bidders

Text revised – Table of Content, Sections GI04, GI05 and GI08 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1 with the cancellation of Section GI05 Quebec Sales Tax and numerous adjustments to subsequent numbering accordingly.

R2810D: General Condition (GC) 1 - General Provisions

Text revised –Sections GC1.1.2 and GC1.8 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

R2860D: General Condition (GC) 6 - Delays and Changes in the Work

Text revised –Section GC6.4.2 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

R2865D: General Condition (GC) 6 - Delays and Changes in the Work

Text revised – Section GC6.4.2 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

R5110T: General Instructions to Bidders

Text revised – Table of Contents, Sections GI04, GI05 and GI06 - to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1 with the cancellation of Section GI05 Quebec Sales Tax and numerous adjustments to subsequent numbering accordingly.

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013-2, dated March 21, 2013.

Section 1: Standard Instructions

2006: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements

Text revised in subsection 4 of Section 01 Code of Conduct and Certifications – Offer – in French only – to replace "l’attribution d’un contrat" with "l’émission de l’offre à commandes".

Text revised in subsection 4 of Section 01 Code of Conduct and Certifications – Offer – in French only – to add "d’entreprises ou d’associations de personnes".

2007: Standard Instructions and Conditions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Non-competitive Requirements

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".

Text revised in subsection 4 of Section 01 Code of Conduct and Certifications – Offer – in French only – to add "d’entreprises ou d’associations de personnes".

2008: Standard Instructions – Request for Supply Arrangements – Goods or Services

Text revised in subsection 4 of Section 01 Code of Conduct and Certifications – Arrangement – in French only – to add "d’entreprises ou d’associations de personnes".

Section 3: General Conditions

2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)

Remarks revised – English version only - to replace "and" with "or".

Text revised – Sections 01, 10 and 11 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)

Remarks revised – English version only - to replace "and" with "or".

Text revised – Sections 01, 10 and 11 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

Text revised – Section 32 – title and link to website modified.

2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)

Remarks revised – English version only - to replace "and" with "or".

Text revised – Sections 01, 10 and 11 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

Text revised – Section 28 – title and link to website modified.

2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)

Remarks revised – addition of text.

Text revised – Sections 01, 06 and 07 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods

Remarks revised – addition of text.

Text revised – Sections 01, 13 and 14 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services

Remarks revised – addition of text.

Text revised – Sections 01, 12 and 13 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

Text revised – Section 42 – title and link to website modified.

2040: General Conditions - Research and Development

Text revised – Sections 01, 13 and 14 – to introduce changes to Harmonized and Provincial Sales Taxes, as per Contracting Policy Notice – 2013-1.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A0300T: Military Aviation Replacement Parts - Condition and Certification of Deliverables End Items

Remarks revised - in French only - to reflect minor editorial changes.

A3025C: Proactive Disclosure of Contracts with Former Public Servants

Text revised in the identification section – SACC Item usage – replace " Reference" with "Full text".

SACC Synopsis Version 2013-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2013-1, dated January 28, 2013.

Section 1: Standard Instructions

2003: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements

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 2012 – SACC release 2012-3.

2006: Standard Instructions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Competitive Requirements

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".

2007: Standard Instructions and Conditions – Request for Standing Offers – Goods or Services – Non-competitive Requirements

Text revised in subsection 03 - Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions – In French only – to add the word "reproduites".

Section 3: General Conditions

2005: General Conditions – Standing Offers – Goods or Services

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 2012 - SACC release 2012-3.

Section 4: Supplementary General Conditions

4001: Hardware Purchase, Lease and Maintenance

Text revised in section 07 (French only) to correct a minor grammatical error.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements

Text revised under the definition for pension - English version only - to add the word "payable".

Subsection C: Price

C2800C: Priority Rating

Text revised in the Remarks – Note: 2 - to provide revised instructions to Contracting Officers

Subsection M: Standing Offers

M3025T: Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements

Text revised under the definition for pension - English version only - to replace FPS by PSSA.

M3026T: Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements

Text revised under the definition for pension - English version only - to add the word "payable".

Subsection R: Real Property Contracting

R1110T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)

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".

R1210D: General Provisions

Text revised in Section GC1.1 - Definitions - by replacing the term "Consultant" with "Contractor" in four of the definitions in English and a similar change for three definitions in French.

Text revised in Section GC1.7 - Status of Consultant - in French only - by replacing the term "expert-conseil" with "entrepreneur".

Text revised in Section GC1.13 - Code of Conduct and certifications - Contract - in English only - to make a correction in paragraph 7b - by replacing the term "Consultant" with "Contractor".

Text revised in Section GC1.14 - International Sanctions- in French only - to correct the spelling of the word "économiques".

R1410T: General Instructions to Proponents (GI)
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".
R2410T: General Instructions to Bidders

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".

R2710T: General Instructions to Bidders

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".

R5110T: General Instructions to Bidders

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".

SACC Synopsis Version 2012-3

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2012-3, dated November 19, 2012.

Integrity Provisions

The revisions related to Policy Notification 107 – Integrity Provisions (2012-11-09) are included in this version. Please refer to the Policy Notification to view the affected SACC clauses. The updated provisions clarify instances where bidders are required to provide lists of names and when the public interest exception may be applied.

As an additional change, the participation in programs such as the Competition Bureau’s Leniency Program no longer provides an exemption to the integrity provisions.

Former Public Servants and Proactive Disclosure

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:

  • A3025T – Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements
  • A3026T – Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements
  • M3025T – Former Public Servant – Competitive Requirements
  • M3026T – Former Public Servant – Non-competitive Requirements
  • S3025T – Former Public Servant

In addition, a new contractual clause has been developed to be used in conjunction with the above solicitation clauses: A3025C – Proactive Disclosure of Contracts with Former Public Servants.

SACC Synopsis Version 2012-2

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2012-2, dated July 2012.

Section 1: Standard Instructions

2003: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements

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.

2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements

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.

2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements

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.

2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements

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.

2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services

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.

Section 2: Standard Procurement Templates

Applicable to all Standard Procurement Templates: Pursuant to changes to the Code of Conduct and Certifications provisions, standard procurement templates were modified to introduce the Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification. Refer to the synopsis below for more details. Title of the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual revised to be consistent with the title appearing on the Buyandsell.gc.ca web site - in French only.

Higher Complexity Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Template

  • Text revised in the Table of Contents – Part 5 - Certifications – 1. to add a new certification: Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification - and subsequent renumbering of other certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – General Information – Part 4 – to delete “if applicable,”.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – Summary – to add as (vi) – introduction of a new certification - Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and renumbering the summary.
  • Text revised Part 1 - Summary – addition of paragraph (xiii) for requirements where the National Security Exception has been invoked.
  • Text revised in Part 2 – Bidder Instructions – Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions - to correct the Web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Bid Preparation Instructions – to modify 1) to add environmental considerations – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Bid Preparation Instructions – 1.2 – to read Exchange Rate Fluctuation and to renumber Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual Clauses to 1.3.
  • Text revised in Part 4 – Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Selection – Evaluation Procedures – 1.(a) - to add minor editorial change – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications – to delete last sentence in the Remarks.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications – to add 1) Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification – 2) changes to the remarks and renumbering of following certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses – to delete 1.2.6 Limitation of Expenditure and renumbering to 1.2.6 – Task Authorization – Department of National Defence.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses – Standard Clauses and Conditions - to correct the Web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses – Remark for use of supplemental general conditions – to replace “ use the applicable” with “use the appropriate”.

Medium Complexity Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Template

  • Text revised in the Table of Contents – Part 1 – General Information - to add paragraph 6 - National Security Exception.
  • Text revised in the Table of Contents – Part 5 – Certifications – 1. to add a new mandatory certification and renumbering of other certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – General Information – to add paragraph 6 – National Security Exception.
  • Text revised in Part 2 – Bidder Instructions – to modify the remark.
  • Text revised in Part 2 – Bidder Instructions – Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions - to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Bid Preparation Instructions - Remark – to reflect editorial changes.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Bid Preparation Instructions – to modify 1) to add environmental considerations – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Bid Preparation Instructions – 1.1 – to read Exchange Rate Fluctuation and renumber Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual Clauses to 1.2.
  • Text revised in Part 4 – Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Selection – Section 1. Evaluation Procedures – second paragraph (b) – to reflect a minor editorial change – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications - to delete last sentence in the remark.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications – to add 1) Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification - 2) changes to the remarks and renumbering of following certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 6– Resulting Contract Clauses – Standard Clauses and Conditions – to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Resulting Contract Clauses – Standard Clauses and Conditions – to add 3.2 Supplemental General Conditions.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Resulting Contract Clauses – Priority of Document – Remark – to add sentence referring to the use of supplemental general conditions.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Resulting Contract Clauses –Priority of Documents – to add (b) the supplemental general conditions, editorial changes to (c).

Low Dollar Value Bid Solicitation and Resulting Contract Template

  • Text revised in Part 1 – Information and Instructions – Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions – to modify the information in the remark.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – Information and Instructions – Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions - to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – Information and Instructions – to add article 5 Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification and subsequent renumbering in Part 1.
  • Text revised in Part 2– Resulting Contract Clauses – Standard Clauses and Conditions – to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.

Request for Standing Offers Template

  • Text revised in Table of Contents – Part 5 Certifications – 1. to add a new mandatory certification and subsequent renumbering of following certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – General Information – Part 4 – to delete “if applicable,”.
  • Text revised Part 1 – Summary - to add as (vi) – introduction of a new certification - Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and renumbering the summary.
  • Text revised Part 1 - Summary – addition of paragraph (xii) for requirements where the National Security Exception has been invoked.
  • Text revised in Part 2– Offeror Instructions – to modify the remark.
  • Text revised in Part 2– Offeror Instructions – Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions – to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Offer Preparation Instructions – to modify 1) to add environmental considerations – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications - to delete last sentence in the remark.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications – to add 1. Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification, changes to the remarks and renumbering of following certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Security, Financial and Insurance Requirements – Option 1, paragraph 3 and Option 2, paragraph 2 – to replace “Bidders” by “Offerors”.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Standing Offer and Resulting Contract Clauses – A - Standing Offer - Standard Clauses and Conditions -to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Standing Offer and Resulting Contract Clauses – A – Standing Offer – Article 8 Call-up Instrument – to modify to read “an electronic version”.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Standing Offer and Resulting Contract Clauses – A - Standing Offer – Article 11 Priority of Documents, paragraph j) to modify text.
  • Text revised in Part 7 – Standing Offer and Resulting Contract Clauses – B - Resulting Contract Clauses – Article 2.2 Remark to use the Supplemental General Conditions - to replace “ use the applicable” with “use the appropriate” – in English only.

Request for Supply Arrangements Template

  • Text revised in Table of Contents – Part 5 Certifications – 1. to add a new mandatory certification and subsequent renumbering of following certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 1 – General Information – Part 4 – to delete “if applicable,”.
  • Text revised Part 1 – Summary - to add as (vi) – introduction of a new certification - Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and renumbering the summary.
  • Text revised Part 1 - Summary – addition of paragraph (xi) for requirements where the National Security Exception has been invoked.
  • Text revised in Part 2– Supplier Instructions – to delete the Remark.
  • Text revised in Part 2– Supplier Instructions – Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions – to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 3 – Arrangement Preparation Instructions – to modify 1) to add environmental considerations – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications - to delete last sentence in the remark.
  • Text revised in Part 5 – Certifications – to add 1. Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification, - 2) changes to the remarks and renumbering of following certifications.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Supply Arrangement and Resulting Contract Clauses – A - Supply Arrangement - Standard Clauses and Conditions - to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Supply Arrangement and Resulting Contract Clauses – A - Supply Arrangement – Section 7 On-going Opportunity for Qualification – to reflect a minor editorial change – in English only.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Supply Arrangement and Resulting Contract Clauses – B - Bid Solicitation – Bid Solicitation Documents - to correct the web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Supply Arrangement and Resulting Contract Clauses – B - Bid Solicitation – modifying (h) to add the Code of Conduct Certifications – Consent to a Criminal Record Verification.
  • Text revised in Part 6 – Supply Arrangement and Resulting Contract Clauses – C - Resulting Contract Clauses – paragraphs (b) and (c) – text added to align with (a) and to correct web address for the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual.

Section 3: General Conditions

1031-2: Contract Cost Principals

  • Text revised in Section 04 – Indirect Costs – paragraph (h) - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Text revised in Section 07 – Non-applicable Costs – paragraph (m) – to add “specific”.
  • Text revised in Section 07 – Non-applicable Costs – addition of paragraphs (s) and (t) - to incorporate a disallowance for compensation in the form of corporate securities as a result of a change in Canadian accounting reporting standards, which accepted international standards.

2005: General Conditions – Standing Offers – Goods or Services

  • Title for section 6 revised- in French only.
  • Text revised in French only to section 09 (Disclosure of Information) to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section 11 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Standing Offer to allow PWGSC the right to set aside the Standing Offer and terminate any call-ups against the Standing Offer with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 12 (Access to Information) to remind offerors of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)

  • Text revised in section 11, paragraph 2, subsection (a) (Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 24, paragraph 1 (Termination for Convenience) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 28, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) - in French only - to add the words “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 29 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.

2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)

  • Text revised in section 11, paragraph 2, subsection (a) (Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 19, paragraph 2 (Droits d'auteur) - in French only - text revised to replace “Sur demande” by “À la demande”.
  • Text revised – in French only - to section 25 (Termination for Convenience) to reflect a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 30, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) – in French only – to add the words “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 31 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 34 (Access to Information) to remind contractors of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)

  • Text revised in section 11, paragraph 2, subsection (a) ( Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 22, paragraph 1 (Termination for Convenience) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 26, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) - in French only - to add the words “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 27 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 30 (Access to Information) to remind contractors of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

2020: General Conditions - Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services

  • Text revised in French only to section 15 (Disclosure of Information) to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section 16 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Supply Arrangement to allow PWGSC the right to cancel the Supply Arrangement and terminate any resulting contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 17 (Access to Information) to remind suppliers of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)

  • Text revised in section 07, paragraph 2 , subsection (a) ( Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 24, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) - in French only - to add the words “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section 25 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 27 (Access to Information) to remind contractors of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Goods

  • Text revised in section 06, paragraph 2, subsection (d) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 06, paragraph 3 (Subcontracts) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 14, paragraph 2, subsection (a) ( Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 42, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) - in French only - to add the words “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section 43 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.

2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity – Services

  • Text revised in section 13, paragraph 2 , subsection (a) ( Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 16, paragraph 1 (Payment Period) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 40, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) - in French only - to add the words par “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 41 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 44 (Access to Information) to remind contractors of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

2040: General Conditions - Research and Development

  • Text revised in section 14, paragraph 2, subsection (a) (Taxes) – in English only - to change wording from "Excluding legislated exceptions" by "Except as provided by law".
  • Text revised in section 41, paragraph 1 (Termination for Convenience) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 51, paragraph 3 (Sanctions internationales) - in French only - to add the words “par le Canada”.
  • Title revised and text revised in its entirety in Section 52 - Code of Conduct and Certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Revision to add a new Section 54 (Access to Information) to remind contractors of their obligations with respect to the Access to Information Act.

Section 4: Supplemental General Conditions

4005: Telecommunications Services and Products

  • Text revised in section 13 (Termination for Convenience), paragraph 2 – in French only – to reflect a minor editorial change.
  • Text revised in section 16 (Termination for Convenience), paragraph 2 – in French only – to reflect a minor editorial change.

4009: Professional Services - Medium Complexity

New Supplemental General Conditions to be used in conjunction with 2010A (General Conditions - Goods - Medium Complexity) when a portion of the work is for professional services.

4010: Services - Higher Complexity

New Supplemental General Conditions to be used in conjunction with 2030 (General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Goods) when a portion of the work is for services.

4011: Goods - Medium Complexity

New Supplemental General Conditions to be used in conjunction with 2010B (General Conditions - Professional Services - Medium Complexity) when a portion of the work is for goods.

4012: Goods - Higher Complexity

New Supplemental General Conditions to be used in conjunction with 2035 (General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Services) when a portion of the work is for goods.

Section 5: Standard Procurement Clauses

Subsection A: Instructions to Bidders/Contractors

A0000C: Standard Clauses and Conditions

Text revised to update the SACC web link in Buyandsell.gc.ca.

A0000T: Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions

Text revised to update the SACC web link in Buyandsell.gc.ca.

A0027T: Basis of Selection - Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
  • Text revised in paragraph 1 and 2 to reflect minor editorial changes.
  • Text revised in paragraph 3 to change the word evaluation by selection.
A0285T: Workers Compensation Certification- Letter of Good Standing

Text revised to update the HRSDC web link.

A0300T: Military Aviation Replacement Parts - Condition and Certification of Deliverables End Items

Title revised – in French only – to correct spelling.

A9006C: Defence Contract

Text revised – in French only - to reflect a minor editorial change to replace the word protection with production.

A9033T: Financial Capability

Text revised in paragraph 3 – in English only - text revised to add wording by itself to be consistent with the French version.

A9120C: Pre-contractual Work – Authorized

Text revised to change the word "before" to "after" the effective date of the Contract for costs incurred by the Contractor in the performance of pre-contractual work.

Subsection B - Requirements Definition

B2008C: Common Look and Feel Standards for the Internet

Text revised to update the web link of the Standard on Web Usability.

B4003T: Canadian General Standards Board – Standards

Text revised to correct and activate email address for Canadian General Standards Board.

B9056C: Periodic Usage Reports - Contracts with Task Authorizations

Text revised - in English only- to reflect a minor editorial change.

Subsection C - Price

C2608C: Canadian Customs Documentation

Text revised to correct telephone and fax number for Canadian Material Support Group/Customs, at National Defence Headquarter and also to revise fax number for DCBS Customs.

C4005C: Travel and Living Expenses

Text revised to update the Travel Directive web link.

Subsection D: Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

D0007C: Preparation for Delivery

Text revised to delete the acronym CFTPO.

D0037C: Shipping Instructions (DND) - Canadian-based Contractor

Text revised – in English only - to correct and activate email address for Atlantic area.

D3010C: Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Products

Text revised in section 2. (b) to update instructions for sending documentation.

D5510C: Quality Assurance Authority (DND) - Canadian-based Contractor

Text revised to insert province name of British Columbia in the National Defence Quality Assurance Regions contact list.

D5606C: Release Documents – Distribution

Text revised to change name of form from Certificate of Inspection and Release to Certification of Release, Inspection and Acceptance.

D5620C: Release Documents – Distribution

Text revised to reflect editorial changes.

Subsection E: Financial Security

E0008C: Security Deposit Definition

Text revised to reflect minor editorial changes.

E0008T: Security Deposit Definition

Text revised to reflect minor editorial changes.

Subsection G: Insurance

G2030C: Aviation Liability Insurance

Text revised in section 2, paragraph (o) – in French only - to make a minor editorial change.

Subsection J: Termination

J1000C: Termination for Default

Text revised to address revisions to the Vendor Performance Corrective Measure Policy.

J1001C: Partial Termination for Default

Text revised to address revisions to the Vendor Performance Corrective Measure Policy.

Subsection K: General Conditions - Modifications

K0030C: Warranty - Contractor responsible for all costs

Text revised to correct the number of the section entitled Warranty of General Conditions 2030 and 2040.

Subsection M: Standing Offers

M1910T: Electronic Purchasing

Remarks revised to delete reference to the Government of Canada Marketplace.

M3021T: Education and Experience

Text revised – in French only - to reflect a minor editorial change

M7010C: Periodic Usage Reports - Standing Offer

Text revised to reflect a minor editorial change.

Subsection R: Real Property Contracting

R1110T: General Instructions to Proponents
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section GI1 - Code of Conduct and certifications - Proposal to allow PWGSC to reject proposals 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. Proponents must also submit, as part of their proposal, a Consent to a criminal record verification form for each individual who is on the Proponent's Board of Directors.
  • Text revised in Section GI3 (Overview of Selection Procedure).
  • Text revised in Section GI4 (Procurement Business Number).
  • Text revised in Section GI11 (Rejection of Proposal).
  • Text revised in Section GI16 (Submission of Proposal).
  • Text revised in Section GI19 (Acceptance of Proposal).
  • Title and Text revised in Section GI22 (Financial Capability).
  • Text revised in Section GI23 (Performance Evaluation).
R1210D: General Provisions
  • Text revised in Section GC1.1 (Definitions) - in French only.
  • Title and Text of Section GC1.3 deleted and replace with "Not applicable".
  • Text revised in Section GC1.4 (Assignment).
  • Text revised in Section GC1.10 (Taxes).
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section GC1.13 - Code of Conduct and certifications - Contract to allow PWGSC the right to terminate contracts with companies or individuals who are 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.
  • Text revised in Section GC1.14 (International Sanctions) - in French only.
R1225D: GC4 - Intellectual Property

Text revised to reflect a minor editorial change in paragraph 1 - in French only.

R1230D: GC5 - Terms of Payment

Text revised in GC5.6 and GC5.8 to reflect minor editorial changes - in French only.

R1245D: GC8 - Dispute Resolution

Text revised to reflect a minor editorial change in paragraph 2 – in French only.

R1250D: GC9 - Indemnification and Insurance

Text revised to reflect minor editorial changes in paragraphs 1 and 3 - in French only.

R1410T: General Instructions to Proponents
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section GI1 - Code of Conduct and certifications - Proposal to allow PWGSC to reject proposals 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. Proponents must also submit, as part of their proposal, a Consent to a criminal record verification form for each individual who is on the Proponent's Board of Directors.
  • Text revised in Section GI3 (Overview of Selection Procedure)
  • Text revised in Section GI4 (Procurement Business Number)
  • Text revised in Section GI11 (Rejection of Proposal)
  • Text revised in Section GI16 (Submission of Proposal)
  • Text revised in Section GI19 (Acceptance of Proposal)
  • Title and Text revised in Section GI22 (Financial Capability)
  • Text revised in Section GI23 (Performance Evaluation)
R1650T: Indemnification and Insurance

Text of the title revised - in French only.

R2410T: General Instructions to Bidders
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section GI01- 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.
  • Text revised in Section GI02 Completion of Bid.
  • Title and Text revised in Section GI10 Rejection of Bid.
  • Text revised in Section GI12 Procurement Business Number.
  • Text revised in Section GI13 Compliance with Applicable Laws.
R2710T: General Instructions to Bidders
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section GI01- 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.
  • Text revised in Section GI02 Completion of Bid.
  • Text revised in Section GI09 Bid Security Requirements.
  • Title and Text revised in Section GI12 Rejection of Bid.
  • Text revised in Section GI14 Procurement Business Number.
  • Text revised in Section GI15 Compliance with Applicable Laws.
R2810D: GC1 - General Provisions

Text revised in Section GC1.18 Certification - Contingency Fees.

R2820D: GC2 - Administration of the Contract

Text revised in Section GC2.7 Non-discrimination in Hiring and Employment of Labour.

R2860D: GC6 - Delays and Changes in the Work
  • Text revised in Section GC6.4 Determination of Price.
  • Text revised in Section GC6.4.2 Price Determination Following Completion of Changes.
R2880D: GC8 – Dispute Resolution

Text revised in the Remarks.

R2890D: GC9 - Contract Security

Text revised in Section GC9.2 Types and Amounts of Contract Security.

R2940D: Fair Wages and Hours of Labour - Labour Conditions

Text revised in Section 09 (deleted) Non-discrimination in Hiring and Employment of Labour.

R5110T: General Instructions to Bidders
  • Title revised and Text revised in its entirety in Section GI01- 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.
  • Text revised in Section GI07 (Bid Security Requirements).
  • Title and Text revised in Section GI11 (Rejection of Bids).
  • Text revised in Section GI13 (Procurement Business Number).
  • Text revised in Section GI17 (Conflict of Interest - Unfair Advantage).

Subsection S: Supply Arrangements

S0005T: Disclosure of Pricing

Cancelled - The text has been added to the General Conditions 2020.

S0010C: Periodic Usage Reports - Supply Arrangement

Text revised to reflect a minor editorial change.

Subsection W: Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements

W0033T: GCLCA - Heritage Resources

Title revised – in French only – to correct spelling.

W0034T: GCLCA - Designated Heritage Site

Title revised – in French only – to correct spelling.

W0044T: NLCA - Park Facilities

Text revised in section 8.4.9 – in French only - to correct spelling.

W0122T: GCLCA - Heritage Resources

Title revised - in French only – to correct spelling.

Subsection Z: Canadian Commercial Corporation

Z0802C: Government Property - Alternate I

Text revised – in French only to paragraph 10 to reflect a minor editorial change.

Z0803C: Government Property - Alternate II

Text revised – in French only - to paragraph 4 to reflect a minor editorial change.

Z1801C: Excusable Delays

Remarks revised – in French only - to reflect a minor editorial change.

Z2202C: Remission of Customs Duties & Taxes

Text revised – in French only - to paragraph 2 to reflect a minor editorial change.

Z3000C: Remission of Customs Duties & Taxes

Remarks and text revised to reflect minor editorial changes.

SACC Synopsis Version 2012-1

The following revisions to the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions are included in Version 2012-1, dated March 2, 2012.

Section 1: Standard Instructions and Conditions

2003: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements

  • Title and Text revised in Section 01 (Code of Conduct and Certifications)
  • Text revised in Section 02 (Procurement Business Number)
  • Text revised in French only to Section 05 (Submission of Bids)
  • Text revised in Section 07 (Delayed Bids)
  • Text revised in Section 08 (Transmission by Facsimile)
  • Text revised in Section 12 (Rejection of Bid)
  • Text revised in French only to Section 18 (Conflict of Interest – Unfair Advantage)

Refer to 2003: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements.

2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements

  • Title and Text revised in Section 01 (Code of Conduct and Certifications)
  • Text revised in Section 02 (Procurement Business Number)
  • Text revised in Section 07 (Rejection of Bid)

Refer to 2004: Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements.

2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements

  • Title and Text revised in Section 01 (Code of Conduct and Certifications)
  • Text revised in Section 02 (Procurement Business Number)
  • Text revised in French only in Section 05 (Submission of Offers)
  • Text revised in Section 07 (Delayed Offers)
  • Text revised in Section 08 (Transmission by Facsimile)
  • Text revised in Section 12 (Rejection of Offer)
  • Text revised in French only to Section 18 (Conflict of Interest – Unfair Advantage)

Refer to 2006: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements.

2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements

  • Title and Text revised in Section 01 (Code of Conduct and Certifications)
  • Text revised in Section 02 (Procurement Business Number)
  • Text revised in Section 07 (Rejection of Offer)

Refer to 2007: Standard Instructions - Request for Standing Offers - Goods or Services - Non-competitive Requirements.

2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services

  • Title and Text revised in Section 01 (Code of Conduct and Certifications)
  • Text revised in Section 02 (Procurement Business Number)
  • Text revised in French only in Section 05 (Submission of Arrangements)
  • Text revised in Section 07 (Delayed Arrangements)
  • Text revised in Section 08 (Transmission by Facsimile)
  • Text revised in Section 12 (Rejection of Arrangement)
  • Text revised in French only to Section 17 (Conflict of Interest – Unfair Advantage)

Refer to 2008: Standard Instructions - Request for Supply Arrangements - Goods or Services.

Section 3: General Conditions

2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services

  • Text revised in Section 09 (Disclosure of Information) to reflect an editorial change.
  • Revision to add a new Section 11 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2005: General Conditions - Standing Offers - Goods or Services.

2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity)

  • Text revised in Section 11 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) - in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 29 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2010A: General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity).

2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity)

  • Text revised in Section 05 (Conduct of the Work), paragraph 3 to reflect an editorial change.
  • Text revised in Section 11 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) - in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 31 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2010B: General Conditions - Professional Services (Medium Complexity).

2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity)

  • Text revised in Section 11 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) - in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 27 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2010C: General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity).

2020: General Conditions - Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services

  • Text revised in Section 09, paragraph 1. c) to reflect an editorial change.
  • Text revised to add a new Section 15 on the Disclosure of Information.
  • Text revised to add a new Section 16 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2020: General Conditions - Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services.

2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value)

  • Text revised in Section 07 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) - in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 25 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2029: General Conditions - Goods or Services (Low Dollar Value).

2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Goods

  • Text revised in Section 14 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 43 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2030: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Goods.

2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Services

  • Text revised in Section 05 (Conduct of the Work), paragraph 3 to reflect an editorial change.
  • Text revised in Section 13 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) - in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 41 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2035: General Conditions - Higher Complexity - Services.

2040: General Conditions - Research and Development

  • Text revised in Section 05 (Conduct of the Work), paragraph 3 to reflect an editorial change.
  • Text revised in Section 14 (Taxes), paragraph 2. (a) - in French only - to reflect an editorial change.
  • Title and Text revised in Section 52 (Code of Conduct and Certifications) to enumerate the provisions of the Code in order to coincide with the standard instructions.

Refer to 2040: General Conditions - Research and Development.

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