The Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) synopsis is a summary of the changes that were introduced in the current Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions. The 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 changes introduced in previous versions of the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions, please visit the SACC Synopsis Archive.
Questions related to the current SACC synopsis can be forwarded to the Procurement Policy Contacts.
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.