Cable assembly, power, electrical

The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for two identical power electrical cable assemblies, part number 1213D3214 manufactured by LAKE SHORE SYSTEMS, INC. with NCAGE code 34712, under solicitation W8482-275212/A. Each line item requires five units to be delivered to either CFB Halifax or CFB Esquimalt, with a total of ten units needed across both locations. The solicitation is conditionally limited to Canadian goods and services, and bidders proposing equivalent or substitute products must clearly identify the brand, model, part number, and NCAGE of their offering. The requirement is subject to strict packaging and marking standards aligned with Canadian Forces specifications D-LM-008-036/SF-000 for packaging, D-LM-008-002/SF-001 for bar code labeling, and compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Hazardous Products Act for any hazardous materials, including mandatory bilingual Safety Data Sheets with NATO Stock Number and two hard copies provided per shipment. All items must be preserved and marked per relevant military and national standards and include detailed shipping documentation such as packing slips, bills of lading, and inspection vouchers if applicable. Offers must comply with mandatory technical criteria and are evaluated on a lowest price, pass/fail basis with multiple awards possible. The contract incorporates obligations under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, Anti-forced Labour Requirements, and the Procurement Code of Conduct, and requires continuous adherence to all certifications submitted during bidding, including Canadian content declaration and employment equity agreements. Suppliers must maintain an accounting system that allows for audit access for up to seven years after final payment and comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements, though registration is not mandatory. Delivery must occur by the specified dates in the Statement of Requirement, via the most direct and economical shipping method consistent with Canadian practices, and Canada will not pay for any excess quantities shipped. Invoices must be sent to designated pay offices in Halifax and Victoria, including the client reference number 6000673473, procurement business number, financial codes, breakdown of items, quantities, unit prices, and exclusions for applicable taxes, and payment will be made within 30 days of a compliant invoice. Offers must be submitted in English or French in three structured sections—technical, financial, and administrative—with financial data provided in both