Damage Control Flood Suit

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for 88 Damage Control Flood Training Suits, part number ABYSS-1, manufactured by ABYSS DIVING SUITS LTD with NCAGE code L3660, with 44 units to be delivered to CFB Halifax and 44 to CFB Esquimalt under a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) term as defined by Incoterms 2020. The solicitation, numbered W8482-264657/A and posted on May 19, 2026, with a revised response deadline of June 8, 2026, requires strict compliance with Canadian military packaging and marking standards, including Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000 for packaging, D-LM-008-002/SF-001 for shipment marking, and D-02-002-001/SG-001 for identification labeling. Each unit must be packaged individually and labeled with UCC/EAN-128 barcodes using Application Identifiers 241 for the Product Sequence Control Number and 7001 for the National Stock Number, with human-readable interpretation directly beneath the barcode. Bidders proposing equivalent or substitute products must provide full technical specifications, product literature, and manufacturer certification to demonstrate equivalence in form, fit, function, quality, and compatibility with existing DND systems. The procurement is conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where only bids that fully satisfy mandatory technical requirements will be considered for financial evaluation, and award will be made to the lowest-priced technically compliant offer. All proposals must include certifications confirming Canadian content under clause A3050T, compliance with the Federal Contractors Program (FCP) by attesting the bidder is not on the "Limited Eligibility to Bid" list, and assurance there is no intellectual property infringement. Invoices must be submitted to designated payment offices in Halifax and Victoria via mail and email to christopher.cauchi@forces.gc.ca, with no use of U.S.-based invoicing systems like WAWF or IPP. The contract is firm fixed price, governed by the Canadian Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government at the delivery locations. The contract does not include options, key personnel requirements, or security clearances, and disputes