Flexible Metal Conduit Spares for Halifax Class Electrical Hardware

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for flexible metal conduit spares designated for use on Halifax-class naval vessels, with deliveries required at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. The requirement is for 400 feet of conduit with part number M24758-A and NCAGE 06324 to be delivered to CFB Halifax, and an additional 200 feet to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt, both identified under GSIN 5975. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products, but must clearly state the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE of the alternative, along with complete specifications and descriptive literature. Canada reserves the right to request physical samples to verify equivalency in form, fit, function, quality, and performance. The procurement is conditionally restricted to Canadian goods and services, and if two or more non-affiliated offerors provide valid Canadian Content certifications, only those offers will be eligible for award. Offers must comply with all mandatory technical and administrative requirements, and failure to meet any mandatory criterion will result in non-compliance and disqualification. The contract is awarded on a lowest evaluated price basis with mandatory technical criteria, evaluated item-by-item, and multiple contracts may be awarded. All items must be packaged and marked in accordance with Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, with bar code labeling conforming to D-LM-008-002/SF-001. Each item must have the manufacturer’s name and part number clearly stamped or etched for positive identification, and all packaging must include the appropriate specifications and labels. Shipment of incomplete assemblies is prohibited without prior written authorization. The Contractor must comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements, provide unrestricted access to Quality Assurance Representatives for verification, supply all necessary test data and samples at no additional cost, and maintain complete inspection and quality records for the contract period and up to seven years after final payment. Invoices must be submitted separately for each delivery, supported by packing slips or waybills, and include all required details such as contract number, item description, financial codes, and client reference. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice, and non-resident contractors are subject to a 15% withholding on payments unless a valid waiver is obtained from the Canada Revenue Agency. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the