Automatic Particle Counters

The Department of National Defence is soliciting the procurement of 150 automatic particle counters to replace legacy Parker Hannifin icountLCM20 units for the Royal Canadian Air Force. These diagnostic devices are critical for real-time contamination analysis of aviation fuels and high-pressure hydraulic systems to support flight safety and predictive maintenance. The equipment must be suitable for both fixed-base and deployed environments, featuring a minimum IP54 operating rating and IP66/67 storage rating. Each unit must include a case-mounted pump, trace heated hose, and sampling kit, and must be delivered in a dedicated transit case certified to MIL-STD-810H. The selected model must not be subject to an end-of-life notice within 60 months of the contract award. The contract will be awarded to the compliant offer with the lowest adjusted price, with a 10 percent price reduction applied for evaluation purposes to Canadian suppliers. Deliveries are to be made to the 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot in Montreal, with shipping terms based on FCA Incoterms 2020 for commercial contractors. Packaging and marking requirements vary by the contractor's region, adhering to MIL-STD-2073 for US firms, D-LM-008-001/SF-001 for Canadian firms, and NATO TL8100-0100 for EU firms. The successful contractor must maintain records for seven years after final payment and comply with strict standards regarding forced labour and trafficking in persons. All offers must be submitted by November 9, 2026, via facsimile or Canada Post Connect.