CFB Esquimalt Mobile Lifts

The Department of National Defence is procuring a single wireless heavy-duty mobile column lift system consisting of six columns for installation at CFB Esquimalt in Victoria, British Columbia, with all deliverables required to be completed and received no later than July 31, 2026. The contract is a fixed-price arrangement under solicitation number W0103-260105, with the system required to meet specific technical criteria including a minimum lift capacity of 18,500 lbs per column, a maximum lifting height of 73 inches, a lifting time of no more than 95 seconds, and operation via 24 VDC rechargeable batteries charged through a standard 110V AC receptacle. The system must include six wireless columns with microprocessor-controlled synchronization, dedicated control boxes, touchscreen interfaces on each column, safety locks, 14-inch adjustable forks, and fixed synthetic wheels to reduce floor pressure. The scope encompasses supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, user training, and warranty coverage, all to be delivered under DDP CFB Esquimalt Incoterms 2020 with unloading equipment and personnel provided by the contractor to ensure no reliance on government resources. All packaging must comply with environmentally preferable standards, requiring reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials except for excluded items such as packaging tape and specialized packaging for technical performance needs. Offers must be submitted by 14:00 Eastern Time on June 1, 2026, exclusively via email to Samantha Phelan at [email hidden], and must be structured into three volumes: Technical Offer, Financial Offer, and the mandatory Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form. The evaluation process includes a mandatory pass/fail gate for all technical specifications identified with “must” or “mandatory,” and only technically compliant offers will proceed to financial evaluation, where the total evaluated price—comprising all line items B1.1 through B1.5 and inclusive of delivery, Canadian customs duties, and excise taxes but excluding applicable taxes—is used to determine award. Contractors must be Canadian Suppliers as defined, certify compliance with Canada’s Code of Conduct and Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and affirm that no forced labor or human trafficking contributed to the goods. Invoicing is permitted only after completion of work and must specify partial or final delivery, with payment occurring within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice; non-resident contractors are subject