Acquisition of Wire, Nonelectrical

The Department of National Defence is seeking the supply of 5,000 pounds of 14-gauge galvanized nonelectrical wire, ordered in two lots of 2,500 pounds each, to be delivered by or before 90 days after contract award to two Canadian Forces Supply Depots: 25 CFSD Montreal and 7 CFSD Edmonton. The wire must conform to NSN 9505-20-0017035 or an approved equivalent, with bidders required to clearly identify the brand, part number, and NCAGE code of any substitute product. All items must be individually packaged per Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, using reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials in alignment with federal green procurement policies, with only packaging tape exempted. Each package must be labeled with the manufacturer’s name and part number, and shipments must include a packing slip listing the contract number, item description, quantity, and reference numbers. Delivery is under DDP Incoterms 2020, meaning the contractor is responsible for all transportation, duties, and risks until delivery at the destination depots. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation model, requiring strict compliance with mandatory technical specifications including length, cross-section, material composition, surface treatment, weight, and special features; any non-compliant offer will be rejected without further consideration. The procurement is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses, and offerors must certify their eligibility under the federal Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, with supporting documentation required upon claim. Contractors must also certify compliance with employment equity requirements, the absence of forced labor, adherence to international sanctions, and implementation of an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Authority and include the Procurement Business Number and Client Reference Number, with payment processed via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer. All records must be retained for seven years post-payment and made available for audit. The solicitation closes on August 17, 2026, and submissions must be complete, self-contained, and free of external links. The Contracting Authority is Luca Falsetto, and no separate Contracting Officer or Technical Representative is named. No contract value is specified due to missing pricing data in the solicitation documents.