Standing Offers

NPP is a distinct type of property that operates under a different accountability framework and is subject to different laws and regulations from the Public. As such, there is no standing offer capacity and there are no plans to develop it. 

NPP contracting authorities can use a DND standing offer as one of the minimum three requested quotes. If a supplier is willing to extend the standing offer terms to NPP, it can be used as a part of a solicitation process. Regardless if a supplier has a Standing Offer with a Base, this has no bearing on the NPP contracting and procurement process. Using a public arrangement as a source for NPP expenditure is a breach of the NPP Contracting Policy.