COUPLING HALF,SHAFT

The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for the supply of two quantities of Coupling Half, Shaft, part number AA2485-5, manufactured by REXNORD ANTRIEBSTECHNIK BSD with NCAGE code D0809, for delivery to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. A total of 30 units are required for Halifax and 20 for Esquimalt, with each unit to be packaged individually in accordance with Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000. Items must be marked with a UCC/EAN-128 barcode using Application Identifiers 241 or 7001 and bear human-readable interpretation as dictated by DND standards D-02-002-001/SG-001, D2000C, and D2001C, ensuring durability and legibility throughout the item’s life. Substitutes or equivalent products are permitted only if the bidder provides full technical documentation, manufacturer certification, and guarantees equivalence in form, fit, function, quality, and performance, along with unimpaired third-party warranties. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, requiring full compliance with technical specifications as a mandatory pass/fail criterion before financial consideration. Delivery must be made on a DDP Incoterms 2020 basis, with the contractor responsible for all transportation, customs, duties, and taxes to the final delivery points. Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems is required, validated by applicable DND quality assurance codes D5540C, D5510C, and D5515C, depending on contractor location. All proposals must be submitted in three volumes—technical, financial, and certifications—via CPC Connect, with a response deadline of April 28, 2026. Asbestos is prohibited absent a justified written rationale, and the contractor must waive any intellectual property claims, agreeing to reimburse the Crown for infringement-related costs. The contract does not include options, key personnel requirements, or security clearances, and is bound by Canadian trade agreements including CFTA, CPTPP, CETA, and WTO GPA. Payment will be processed through designated DND accounting offices in Halifax and Esquimalt upon inspection and acceptance by the Government, with invoicing to be conducted via direct