CF118 Tires

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for the supply of military aviation pneumatic tires under solicitation number W8485-279468/A, identified as CF118 Tires, with deliveries scheduled across four fiscal years: FY 26/27, FY 27/28, FY 28/29, and FY 29/30. Eight distinct line items are specified, comprising two tire types differentiated by NATO Stock Number: NSN 01-464-6078 with part number 004-522-0 and NCAGE 0A1K8, and NSN 01-475-3050 with part number 461B-3197-TL and NCAGE 73842. Quantities range from 50 to 400 units per item, with all deliveries required at 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot Montreal. Bidders must supply items meeting original equipment manufacturer specifications, including form, fit, and function, and are permitted to propose equivalent or substitute products only if accompanied by full technical documentation demonstrating equivalence. All tires must be accompanied by airworthiness documentation, including a Certificate of Compliance signed by an authorized inspector affirming conformity to design data and safety for operation, with documentation physically placed within packaging or affixed to each unit. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to Canadian Forces Packaging Specifications D-LM-008-036/SF-000 and D-LM-008-002/SF-001, with each item individually packaged, marked with expiration dates, and compliant with applicable labeling standards. Shelf life at delivery must be at least 75 percent of the authorized shelf life for items 1 through 7. The contract is awarded based on the lowest aggregate evaluated price, subject to strict pass/fail technical compliance with mandatory requirements outlined in Annex A. Bids must be submitted in three separately bound sections: Technical, Financial, and Certifications, with pricing included exclusively in the Financial section. Electronic submission via epost Connect is strongly encouraged, with strict file-size limitations and format requirements aligned with the 2003 standard instructions. Compliance with federal employment equity requirements is mandatory, including certification that the bidder and any joint venture members are not on the FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid list, and submission of the Federal Contractors Program attestation. Contractors must