AN PVS-14 Mount and Adapter

The Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management within the Department of National Defence is seeking suppliers to provide Dovetail Mounts and Adapters for the AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Goggle, with requirements centered on ensuring compatibility with the Wilcox G34 helmet shroud and adherence to strict performance specifications. The mount and adapter must be constructed of aluminum, weigh no more than 6.7 ounces, and provide minimum vertical adjustment of 0.9 inches, 1.3 inches of eye relief travel, and 15 degrees of tilt, while incorporating a break-away safety feature and the ability to transition between deployed and stowed positions. Each order requires submission of a Certificate of Compliance and two physical samples for inspection, and the product must have been in service with NATO countries for at least two years to ensure reliability. All items must be manufactured to meet or exceed Canadian military standards, including packaging per D-LM-008-036/SF-000, marking per D-LM-008-002/SF-001 and D-02-002-001/SG-001, and compliance with ISPM 15 for wood packaging materials. Quality assurance requires adherence to ISO 9001:2015, and full traceability must be maintained via manufacturer part numbers, NSN, CRN, and PBN identifiers. The contract operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, meaning only offers that fully satisfy all mandatory technical criteria will be considered for award, with selection determined solely by the lowest evaluated price. The solicitation, identified as W8486-250047/A, is open for submissions until June 10, 2026, and requires proposals to be submitted electronically via email to the designated point of contact. Contractual delivery is specified under Incoterms 2020 DDP to the 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot in Montreal, with all items due no later than 12 months after contract award. The firm order calls for 1,500 mounts and 1,500 adapters, with optional quantities extending up to a total of 6,000 each across three future years. Contractors must comply with Canadian Content Certification and the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity, maintain records for six to seven years after final payment, and ensure supply chains are free from forced