DR10 Heater Tube Deposit Rater with AK210-004 Range Thickness Reference Tube Equivalent

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids under solicitation W8703-270083/A for the procurement of an AD Systems DR10 Heater Tube Deposit Rater and a compatible AK210-004 Range Thickness Reference Tube equivalent. The equipment must comply with ASTM D3241-24, CAN-CGSB-3.23, and CAN-CGSB-3.24 standards, featuring a minimum local storage capacity of 100,000 results and an RJ45 Ethernet port for LAN connectivity. A critical requirement is that both the deposit rater and the reference tube must be delivered with certificates of calibration dated within 90 days of the delivery date, with the reference tube specifically requiring traceability under EN ISO/IEC 17025. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest total evaluated price. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically to Viktoria Melnichuk by September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All goods must be delivered Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) to the Quality Engineering Test Establishment in Gatineau, Quebec, no later than December 15, 2026. The contractor is required to provide serial numbers for all units to the Department of National Defence prior to shipment and must adhere to specific Canadian Forces packaging and labeling standards, including the use of the SACC Manual clauses for marking and palletization.