CNC Tool Room Lathe

The National Research Council Canada is soliciting a CNC tool room lathe with full manual machining capabilities to support precision, flexibility, and rapid setup in its Design and Fabrication Service. The procurement is governed by the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, restricting eligibility to Canadian suppliers and those from designated trading partners; submissions from non-trading partners will be rejected. All deliverables—including the lathe, on-site installation, and training—must be completed and received no later than December 31, 2026, with delivery occurring at 655 Levy Private, Building U-66, Ottawa, ON K1V 2B1 under Incoterms® 2020 DAP terms. The equipment must meet strict technical requirements, including a Siemens CNC control system, ±0.0002” positioning accuracy, hardened machine ways rated at 50 HRC, C3-grade ball screws, and compliance with CSA, cUL, and Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 standards. Offers are evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where all ten mandatory technical criteria must be met without exception; failure to satisfy any one renders a bid non-compliant regardless of price. Only electronically submitted proposals via email to NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca are accepted, limited to 10 MB total size in uncompressed PDF or Word format, with a submission deadline of August 14, 2026. The offering must include a completed Offeror Declaration Form verifying compliance with anti-forced labor requirements and reciprocal procurement rules, with additional Integrity Declaration Forms required if any certification cannot be fully affirmed. Packaging must adhere to the Green Procurement Policy and Ocean Plastics Charter, using only reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials unless technically unjustifiable. Invoices must be sent electronically to nrc.invoice-facture.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca with proper financial codes and Business Numbers, and payment is processed via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer. Access to PROTECTED and classified information may be required during delivery or commissioning, necessitating that personnel hold at least RELIABILITY STATUS clearance or higher. The Contracting Authority, Isabelle Fortin, retains full authority over acceptance, negotiation, and contract administration, with no designated COTR or contractor representative named. All materials must be new and conform to specifications in effect at the time of offer submission.