HALIFAX-CLASS CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPELLERS AND PROPELLER SHAFTING SPARES

The Department of National Defence is seeking to procure spare components for the Halifax-class ships’ controllable pitch propellers and propeller shafting, specifically self-aligning roller bearings and adapter sleeves from SKF USA INC. with part numbers 22313EK and H2313 respectively, under solicitation W8482-264880/A. A total of 23 roller bearings are required for CFB Halifax and 15 for CFB Esquimalt, while 50 adapter sleeves are needed for Halifax and 40 for Esquimalt, all to be delivered under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms per Incoterms 2020. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with Canadian Forces packaging specifications: items 001 and 002 must adhere to D-LM-008-037/SF-000 for antifriction bearings, and items 003 and 004 must follow D-LM-008-036/SF-000 with one unit per package. All items must be marked with UCC/EAN-128 barcodes using Application Identifier 241 for PSCN or 7001 for NSN, with human-readable interpretations directly beneath, following DND standards for identification and durability over the item’s expected life. Equivalent or substitute products are permitted only if the bidder explicitly provides the part number, NCAGE, and manufacturer name, aligning with the specified technical requirements. The contract is governed by the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, incorporating clauses for defence contracts, condition of material, labeling, marking, and wood packaging, with all goods required to be new production from the principal manufacturer or its accredited agent. Bids must include mandatory technical identifiers, Canadian content certification, and a declaration regarding convicted offences, with continuous compliance required throughout the contract term. Evaluation is conducted under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with award decisions made on an item-by-item basis, allowing for multiple contracts to be awarded. The submission deadline is June 12, 2026, and bids must be submitted exclusively to the PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit via approved electronic or fax channels, not by direct email. Payment will be made at a firm unit price inclusive of customs and duties, with taxes extra, via electronic payment instruments such as direct deposit or wire transfer, and invoices must be