Industrial Textile Shredder

The Department of National Defence is seeking offers for the provision, installation, testing, and training of one industrial textile shredder to be delivered to Petawawa, Ontario. The required equipment must feature a dual-shaft cutting system with a minimum throughput of 300kg/h, capable of processing up to five pieces of CADPAT military gear, including Kevlar-based textiles, in a single pass with output sizes between 2 to 12 inches. The machine must fit within dimensions of 3.0m W x 1.0m D x 2.0m H and include a support stand with a minimum floor clearance of 37 inches. Essential safety features include an emergency shut-off, safety interlocks for doors and latches, an automatic oiler, and automatic reverse on overload with a manual reversing gear. The contract will be awarded to the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price, provided it meets all mandatory technical criteria. The successful contractor must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) and Reliability Status security clearance. Deliverables, including the equipment and a bilingual operating manual in English and French, must be received by March 29, 2027, under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms. The scope of work also includes onsite training for at least six CAF personnel. The contract is governed by the laws of Ontario, and payments will be made within 30 days of receiving an acceptable invoice.