Klas Products or equivalent

The Department of National Defence is procuring low size, weight, and power (SWaP) deployable Command Post kits to support high-readiness Command and Control operations for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations. The solicitation mandates the supply of KLAS hardware, specifically the TRIK-M Chassis and VoyagerVM 4.0, selected for its proven compatibility with existing Canadian military radios and enhanced cybersecurity features, though equivalent products may be submitted if they meet strict equivalency criteria outlined in Shared Services Canada’s Standard Instructions. All proposals must demonstrate full technical compliance with performance, interoperability, and interchangeability requirements, with evaluation strictly based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable model—where only responsive bids that meet all mandatory requirements are considered, and the lowest price determines award. Deliverables must be delivered within 30 days of contract award to specified locations in Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario, under FOB Destination terms, with a five-year maintenance and support period included. Submission requires dual-segmented proposals: a technical offering containing certifications and compliance documentation, and a separate financial offer with complete pricing. Mandatory certifications include an OEM Authorization Form if not the manufacturer, an Integrity Declaration affirming adherence to federal ineligibility and suspension policies, and a comprehensive Supply Chain Integrity Assessment detailing all supply chain entities via DUNS numbers. The government retains ownership of all submitted materials, may reject any bid without explanation, and will award only one contract. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government’s Technical Authority at the point of delivery, with non-conforming items rejected at the contractor’s expense. Contractors are prohibited from substituting hardware or subcontractors without prior approval, and all supply chain disclosures must align with Canadian procurement policies under CETA and CPTPP. Access to sensitive SCI data requires appropriate security clearances and signed NDAs, and the contract is governed by Ontario law. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the SSC P2P Portal by the deadline, with PDF, Word, or Excel formats required, and no pricing may appear in the technical section.