Dive Lift Bags

The Department of National Defence, through the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering Army Dive Centre, is soliciting offers for the procurement of various dive lift bags and accessories to support underwater recovery, salvage, and obstacle clearance operations. The requirement includes a range of enclosed flotation bags from 200 lb to 6,000 lb, salvage pontoons of at least 10,000 lb, and open bottom lift bags. All equipment must be constructed from high-strength, abrasion-resistant, and UV-resistant urethane-coated nylon, featuring NPT inflation/deflation ports with ball valves, quick disconnects, and specific rigging attachment points. Items must be certified or tested according to commercial underwater lifting standards and be resistant to saltwater corrosion. Offers will be evaluated based on technical and financial criteria, with a preference for Canadian goods and services. Mandatory technical documentation, including specification sheets and certifications, must be provided to prove compliance. The contract specifies FCA Free Carrier delivery terms, with all deliverables required by December 1, 2026. The successful contractor must adhere to the Government of Canada's green procurement policies by using reusable, returnable, or recyclable packaging. Payment will be made within 30 days of receiving an undisputed invoice. Proposals must be submitted via email to the designated contracting authority, separated into technical, financial, submission, and declaration sections.