-80 Freezer

The contract is for the procurement of two B10 backup -80 freezers to replace a failing laboratory unit, with all technical specifications strictly defined and non-negotiable. Each freezer must meet mandatory requirements including a storage volume greater than 22 cubic feet, a temperature range of -81°C to -90°C at a 23°C ambient temperature, a NEMA 6-15P power plug, a power cord longer than 5 feet, operation on a 208-230V 60Hz 1-phase 15A circuit, mobility via four casters with at least two wheel 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 on the offer closing date. The freezers, along with two matching power cords and refrigerant tags, must be delivered Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterms 2020 to the Defence Research and Development Canada - SUFFIELD Research Centre in Ralston, Alberta, no later than July 10, 2026. Packaging must adhere to environmentally preferable standards, minimizing plastic waste and ensuring all materials are reusable, returnable, or recyclable, with exceptions only for excluded or specialized packaging required for technical performance. Offers must be submitted in two distinct sections—technical and financial—by the deadline of June 3, 2026, to Deniz Gulerman, Contracting Authority for the Department of National Defence, and include the completed Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form. The evaluation is based solely on lowest combined pricing among compliant offers, with failure to meet any mandatory technical criteria resulting in immediate non-compliance. All contractors must certify compliance with Canada’s Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, provide a List of Names for integrity verification, and confirm they are not subject to any suspension or ineligibility determinations. The contract is governed by Alberta law, requires written amendments signed by both parties, prohibits assignment without Canada’s prior written consent, and mandates that contractors maintain complete and accurate financial and operational records for at least seven years after final payment or until all claims are settled, subject to audit by Canada at any time. Invoicing must include all required details such as contract number, CRN, PBN, financial codes, delivery information, and a separate line for applicable taxes with corresponding registration numbers. Canada retains full inspection authority and may require correction or replacement