Coupling Swivel

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for eight swivel couplings (Part Number 6023203:R1055, NCAGE R1055, HMF GROUP A/S) to be delivered to CFB Halifax and six of the same items to CFB Esquimalt, under solicitation number W8482-265066/A. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products but must clearly identify the brand, model, part number, and NCAGE of the alternative offering. The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian content, and only bids with a valid certification of Canadian content are eligible for award. All items must be new production of current manufacture sourced directly from the principal manufacturer or an accredited agent, and must conform to the latest issued drawings, specifications, and part number effective on the bid closing date. Asbestos is prohibited unless no feasible alternative exists, in which case a detailed rationale must be provided. Delivery must be made Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) per Incoterms 2020 to the specified locations, with shipping charges listed separately on the invoice and freight transported via the most economical means. Payment will be made at a firm unit price inclusive of customs and duties, with applicable taxes such as GST/HST shown as separate line items. All pricing must be submitted only in the financial bid volume, and bids must be structured into three volumes: technical, financial, and certifications. The bid closing date is June 18, 2026, at 14:00 EDT, and submissions must be made exclusively through the Public Works and Government Services Canada Bid Receiving Unit. The award will be granted to the lowest evaluated price submitted by a responsive bidder who meets mandatory technical criteria, including correct part number and NCAGE identification. Bar coding must comply with UCC/EAN-128 standards using Application Identifier 241 for PSCN or 7001 for NSN, with Human-Readable Interpretation clearly displayed below the barcode, and packaging must adhere to Canadian Forces specifications D-LM-008-030/SF-001 and D-LM-008-002/SF-001. The contract is governed by Ontario law, and records relating to the origin of goods must be retained for six years after final payment. The contractor must comply with ongoing certification requirements, including employment equity and integrity declarations, and must allow full