DOMOPs Chainsaws

The Department of National Defence is seeking commercial-grade chainsaws and essential spare parts to support Domestic Operations in the Atlantic Region, with all equipment destined for delivery to the 5th Canadian Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, New Brunswick. The solicitation requires 95 complete chainsaw units, all identical in model and make, with precise technical specifications including a 3.49 to 3.75 bhp engine, 50 to 55 cc displacement, 16 to 18 oz fuel capacity, an 18-inch guide bar, and compliance with CSA standards Z62 1-15 and Z62 3-11, as well as Canadian small engine emissions regulations. Each chainsaw must be accompanied by a saw file guide and bar scabbard. Spare parts include 190 replacement air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, starter rip cords, 0.325-inch pitch saw chains, and 95 replacement 18-inch guide bars. All items must be packaged in environmentally preferable materials that are reusable, returnable, or recyclable, with packaging tape excluded due to lack of alternatives, and specialized packaging permitted only where technical performance demands it. Shipments must be delivered Delivered Duty Paid to the specified location by no later than August 31, 2026, with the contractor required to notify the receiving facility 24 hours in advance of arrival. All proposals must be submitted in three distinct sections—technical, financial, and offer submission forms—and must fully satisfy mandatory technical criteria to be considered responsive; failure to meet any single requirement results in immediate disqualification. The award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant offer. Contractors must possess a valid Procurement Business Number, comply with the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and certify they have no conflicts of interest or ties to parties subject to ethical codes under Canadian law. The contract is governed by New Brunswick law, and disputes must be resolved through open communication and, if necessary, consultation with a neutral third party. Insurance, if required, is the contractor’s sole responsibility and does not limit liability. Invoices must be detailed, itemized, and submitted per delivery, clearly indicating whether they cover partial or final delivery, and must include all required financial codes, tax information with registration numbers, and shipping details. Payment will be made via direct deposit, and Canada will pay applicable taxes, but the contractor is solely responsible for applying the correct rates. Records must be maintained