Infrared Suppression Systems

The Department of National Defence is seeking to procure ten Infrared Suppression Systems for the CH146 Fleet, with delivery required at 25 CFSD Montreal, Quebec. This procurement is conducted under solicitation number W8485-269382, with proposals due by July 2, 2026, and delivery mandated no later than March 31, 2028. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail criterion and award is granted to the lowest-priced compliant offer. The required equipment must conform to specified part numbers and NSNs, and all deliveries are governed by Incoterms 2020 DDP, meaning the contractor assumes full responsibility for transportation, duties, and delivery to the designated location. Quality management systems are expected to align with ISO 9001:2015, and packaging must adhere to Canadian government green procurement policies, requiring reusable, recyclable, or returnable materials with exceptions only for technical necessities like hazardous material handling. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements including adherence to anti-forced labor standards, international sanctions prohibitions, and reciprocal procurement rules. Offerors must certify their eligibility under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy and disclose any potential conflicts of interest, with breaches potentially leading to contract termination. Contractors are bound by Canada’s Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service and are prohibited from paying contingency fees. While no security clearances are required, contractors must submit detailed proposals electronically via GETS or by fax, and invoices must include financial codes and be accompanied by an IPP Progress Report for payment processing. Payment is expected within 30 days of invoice receipt via electronic transfer, though specific Treasury Account Symbols or Accounting Allocation Codes are not disclosed. No options or additional quantities are included, and there are no designated key personnel or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative assigned. All deliveries must be accompanied by a packing slip identifying the item, quantity, contract number, and relevant part identifiers, with final acceptance occurring exclusively at the Montreal delivery point.