CTOMS 2ND LINE WATERPROOF PACK SAR EDITION

The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for 300 units of the CTOMS 2ND LINE WATERPROOF PACK SAR EDITION, identified by part number 66003-OR and NCAGE code L6924, to be delivered to 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot in Montreal by March 31, 2027. Bidders must comply with stringent Canadian Defence packaging and marking standards, including D-LM-008-036/SF-000 for packaging and D2000C, D2001C, and D2025C for labeling, with each item requiring a Transportation Control Number assigned by DND upon shipment notification. Items must be new production from the original manufacturer or an approved alternate source, and all bids must be submitted via epost Connect, with no direct email attachments permitted. The solicitation requires a three-section bid format: Technical, Financial, and Certifications, with pricing permitted only in the Financial Bid. Attachments must include a commercial invoice, Canada Customs Invoice (in PDF format not exceeding 429KB), Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes, a NAFTA Certificate of Origin, dangerous goods documentation, and detailed packaging information. All documentation may be submitted in either official language. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where technical compliance is a pass/fail criterion and the lowest-priced responsive bid will be selected. Non-compliant bids regarding technical specifications, packaging, or documentation will be rejected outright. The contractor must operate under FCA Incoterms 2000, assuming responsibility for delivering goods to the designated carrier at their facility, with risk transferring once the goods are loaded. Payment will be processed electronically via direct deposit, wire transfer, or EDI to the specified payment office in Montreal, and the contract is governed by Ontario law. Key compliance obligations include adherence to the Federal Contractors Program for employment equity, certification that the bidder is not on the FCP limited eligibility list, and provision of documentation for customs duties and taxes as required under clauses C2605C and C2608C. No security clearance is required, and no key personnel or organizational conflict of interest clauses are imposed. All delivery timelines, contract start dates, and technical representatives will be finalized upon award, with the Contracting Authority located in Ottawa and the point of contact for inquiries being Kyle Sorrie from the Directorate of Aerospace Procurement.