Accommodations and Meal Services

The Department of National Defence requires the provision of accommodations and meal services for Canadian Armed Forces NBNR personnel in Calgary, Alberta, under contract W3371-26-0001, with a performance period from 30 June 2026 to 13 July 2026. The contractor must deliver lodging for up to fifty personnel, with each room equipped with two beds, high-speed Wi-Fi at no additional cost, and late departure availability until 3:00 pm on 13 July 2026. Meal services include three meals per day per individual, adhering to CAF Food Service Standards, with breakfast provided from 1 July to 13 July, supper from 30 June to 12 July, and lunch and boxed lunch services to be scheduled operationally, each for up to seven days. Additional required amenities include physical fitness facilities, laundry equipment, uniform upkeep tools, and at least two dedicated parking spaces for a cruiser bus and a van. Administrative support such as keys, linens, towels, and parking passes must also be provided upon arrival. The solicitation is evaluated based on lowest price among offers that meet mandatory technical criteria, with non-compliance resulting in immediate disqualification. All work is subject to inspection and acceptance by Canada, and the contractor remains responsible for defects even after acceptance. Payment is structured as a single payment based on the Basis of Payment annex, with invoices submitted only after full completion of referenced work and required to include detailed expenditure breakdowns, contract numbers, financial codes, and delivery information. Canada will pay undisputed invoices within 30 days via electronic means including direct deposit, Visa or MasterCard Acquisition Cards, and EDI; non-resident contractors face a 15% withholding tax unless a valid CRA waiver is provided. Canada may offset any outstanding debts against payments due. The contractor must maintain accurate records accessible for audit and comply with all applicable laws, health and safety regulations, and procurement ethics, including prohibitions on contingency fees and adherence to international sanctions and anti-forced labour requirements. Offerors must submit technical, financial, and declaration documents in three distinct sections via email by the 24 June 2026 deadline and may use either English or French. Certifications regarding integrity, ineligibility, and ongoing compliance are mandatory, with false or incomplete submissions leading to non-compliance or contract termination. The contract is governed under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, with