-80 Freezer

The Department of National Defence, under the Government of Canada, is soliciting two B10 backup -80 freezers to replace a failing laboratory unit, with deliveries required to the Defence Research and Development Canada - SUFFIELD Research Centre in Ralston, Alberta, no later than July 10, 2026. The procurement is governed by a mandatory technical specification that each offer must fully satisfy to be considered compliant, including a power plug type of NEMA 6-15P, a power cord exceeding five feet, operation on a 208-230V 60Hz 1-phase 15A circuit, storage volume greater than 22 cubic feet, temperature stability between -81°C and -90°C at a 23°C ambient temperature, mobility via four casters with at least two locks, and a maximum height of 79 inches including casters. All equipment must be new and conform to the latest applicable drawings, specifications, and part numbers in effect at the offer closing date, and must include two power cords and refrigerant tags. Packaging must comply with environmentally preferable standards, minimizing plastic waste and prioritizing reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials, with exceptions only for essential specialized packaging such as temperature-controlled transport. Delivery must be made under DDP Incoterms 2020 to the specified location, with the Contractor bearing all costs, duties, and taxes. Each shipment requires a detailed packing slip including item, quantity, part numbers, contract details, CRN, and PBN, and if inspected at the Contractor’s premises, a signed inspection voucher must accompany the documentation. Invoices must be submitted per delivery with exhaustive details including financial codes, expenditure breakdowns, holdbacks, applicable taxes with registration numbers, and delivery information, sent to the Contracting Authority and the designated address. The contracting authority is Deniz Gulerman of DRDC Atlantic, and all communications must be directed to them. Offers must be submitted in two volumes—technical and financial—along with the Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form, and remain valid for 60 days after the deadline. The award will go to the lowest-priced compliant offer, evaluated in Canadian dollars excluding applicable taxes but inclusive of delivery, customs duties, and excise taxes. Offerors must certify they are not ineligible under Canada’s Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, provide a List of Names for integrity verification, and affirm they have not paid any prohibited contingency fees. They must also