AC140 Tires

The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for 225 AC140 pneumatic aircraft tires, identified by NATO Stock Number 00-9284502, part number 012-771, and NCAGE code 0A1K8, for delivery to 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot in Montreal by 31 March 2027. The requirement is structured across three line items totaling 225 units, with each tire requiring strict adherence to technical specifications and airworthiness documentation, including a Certificate of Compliance, FAA Form 8130-3, FAA Form 8130-4, or EASA Form One, all issued by an authorized inspector within two years of contract award. Items must retain at least 75 percent of their authorized shelf life as defined in CFTO D-05-001-001/SF-000 at the time of delivery and must be new production from an approved contractor with all latest modifications incorporated and accompanied by release notes. Substitutions are permitted only if the bidder provides full technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and test reports to prove equivalence in form, fit, and function, along with the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE of the proposed alternative. All proposals must be submitted electronically via epost Connect, with hard copies accepted only if electronic submission is not feasible, and must be organized into three separately bound sections: Technical Bid, Financial Bid, and Certifications, with pricing visible exclusively in the financial section. Bids must comply fully with the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, particularly General Conditions 2010A and the 2003 Standard Instructions updated in 2023, and adhere to Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, which mandates one tire per package with proper marking per D2000C and D2001C, and inclusion of a packing slip listing supplier details, NSN, and manufacturing standard. Delivery is FCA Free Carrier at the bidder’s facility under Incoterms 2000, with additional requirements for hazardous materials—including signed certificates under applicable transport regulations and bilingual safety data sheets. Payment will be made at a firm unit price specified in Annex A, excluding customs duties and requiring taxes to be shown separately; invoicing must occur only after full delivery and is to be sent to the Accounts