Heater, Fluid, Electric

The Department of National Defence is soliciting five electric fluid heaters with part number TMO-6065E4T1WXX, 440V 3-phase, 3kW, NCAGE 07131 for delivery to CFB Halifax and three of the same units for delivery to CFB Esquimalt under solicitation W8482-264761/A. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products but must clearly identify the brand, model, part number, and NCAGE of the alternative offering, along with supporting documentation from the original equipment manufacturer or an certified agent confirming equivalent fit, form, function, quality, and performance. All items must be new production, manufactured to the latest specifications in effect at bid closing, and conform to the Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000 with one unit per package, and must be marked in accordance with DND standards for identification, including UCC/EAN-128 barcodes using Application Identifier 241 for PSCN or 7001 for NSN with human-readable text below, applied on durable materials for the item’s expected lifespan. The contract is governed by Ontario law, with priority given to the Articles of Agreement, followed by the General Conditions 2010A, Line Item Details, Basis of Payment, Long Text Description, and finally the bidder’s proposal. Bids must be submitted electronically via the CPC Connect system to PWGSC and organized into three distinct sections: technical, financial, and certifications, with pricing only permitted in the financial section. A Canadian content certification is required and may limit award to bids that include valid certification, provided two or more eligible certified bids exist; otherwise, all responsive bids remain eligible. Award will be made to the lowest evaluated price on an item-by-item basis, subject to compliance with mandatory technical and procedural criteria. Delivery must be completed on or before March 31, 2027, under DDP Incoterm 2020 terms to the designated bases. Payment is firm price per unit, inclusive of customs and duties, with applicable taxes extra, to be made by direct deposit upon receipt and acceptance of goods. Invoices must be submitted physically to designated accounts payable offices in Halifax and Esquimalt and digitally to the contracting authority, with shipping charges listed separately. The contractor must maintain records for six years after final payment, comply continuously with all