Halifax Class, Valve Diverter

The Department of National Defence is seeking to procure four Valve Diverter units for delivery to CFB Halifax and three identical units for delivery to CFB Esquimalt, with the items intended for use in the Boat Davit System on HFX Class Ships. The required part number is N-1049, manufactured by PALFINGER MARINE UK LIMITED with NCAGE code K7335, though equivalent or substitute products may be proposed provided the bidder clearly identifies the brand, model, part number, and NCAGE and demonstrates full compliance with all mandatory performance criteria. Bids must be submitted in one of Canada’s official languages and must include a technical bid, financial bid, and certifications volume, following the structure dictated by the 2003 Standard Instructions, with electronic submissions required through Canada Post’s Connect service under strict file size limits. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bid on an item-by-item basis, with all offers subject to mandatory pass/fail criteria, including the provision of correct part number and NCAGE and, if applicable, Canadian Content Certification, which may restrict eligibility if two or more certified bids are received. Items must comply with Canadian Forces packaging specifications D-LM-008-001/SF-001 and marking standards D-LM-008-002/SF-001, including human-readable interpretation below barcodes using UCC/EAN-128 symbology with Application Identifiers 241 for PSCN or 7001 for NSN. All units must retain at least 75 percent of their authorized shelf life upon delivery and must not contain asbestos unless no alternative exists, with any such cases requiring full documentation and labeling. Delivery is required on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis under Incoterms 2020, with the delivery window negotiable prior to or after March 31, 2027. Payment is firm price, inclusive of customs and duties but exclusive of applicable taxes, with direct deposit as the sole method for payment, and invoices must align with Annex B and be submitted only after full completion of the delivery. The contract is governed by Ontario law, with dispute resolution expected through open and honest communication, and the contractor must permit audit and inspection rights by Canadian representatives throughout the contract term. All certifications, including those related to Canadian content, employment equity, and technical equivalence, must be maintained continuously and verified by Canada, with failure to comply constit