Continuous Laser Cleaning Machines

The Department of National Defence is seeking a Canadian supplier for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training associated with two 2,000-watt continuous wave fibre laser cleaning machines. These machines are intended for the removal of rust, corrosion, mill scale, oil, grease, and other contaminants from metallic surfaces to support maintenance and refurbishment activities. The scope of work includes the provision of safety personal protective equipment, specifically ten sets of safety glasses and respirators, as well as four laser curtains. All equipment must comply with IEC 60825-1 and be certified by ETL, CSA, UL, or an equivalent recognized body for operation in Canada. The contract is awarded based on the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers that meet all mandatory technical criteria. Deliverables must be delivered duty paid to CFB Petawawa, Ontario, with all installation, commissioning, and operator training for up to ten personnel completed by March 31, 2027. All technical and safety documentation must be provided in English. The agreement is structured as a firm price contract, and the successful contractor must adhere to mandatory environmentally preferable packaging requirements. Payment is subject to standard invoicing procedures, and a 15 percent withholding tax applies to non-resident contractors unless a valid waiver is provided.