Anton Parr SVM 3001 Cold Properties Viscometer and Xsample 340 Sample Changer

The Department of National Defence is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one Anton Paar SVM 3001 Cold Properties Viscometer and one Anton Paar Xsample 340 Sample Changer, or approved equivalents. The contract, identified by solicitation number W8703-270084A, requires the equipment to be delivered to the Quality Engineering Test Establishment in Gatineau, Quebec, by January 15, 2027. Key technical requirements include compliance with ASTM standards (D7042, D4052, D2500, D8630, and D445), CSA approval for use in Canada, and the provision of an ISO 17025 compliant Certificate of Calibration dated no more than 90 days prior to delivery. Additionally, the successful bidder must provide on-site installation, verification, certification, and a minimum of four hours of training for up to five participants. The basis for award is the lowest evaluated price among bids that meet all mandatory technical criteria. Bidders must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including the use of environmentally preferable, recyclable, or reusable materials and clearly visible labeling of the NSN, description, and part number on all external packages. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and may be presented in either English or French. The procurement also incorporates green procurement provisions, requiring GHG emission disclosures and adherence to ecological packaging guidelines. Financial bids must be submitted on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis, and any foreign currency bids will be converted to Canadian dollars using the Bank of Canada rate in effect on the closing date.