Large Eco-Solvent Printer

The Department of National Defence, through the Real Property Operations Unit Pacific at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, is seeking a Large Eco-Solvent Printer for commercial printing applications under solicitation W684Q-26-1284, with offers due by July 21, 2026. The contract requires the supply, delivery, installation, programming, commissioning, and user training for a single printer, along with associated manuals, warranty coverage, and shipping — all delivered Duty Paid to Building SH 575 at CFB Esquimalt under Incoterms 2020. The printer must meet stringent technical specifications, including drop-on-demand Micro Piezo Inkjet Technology, an AccuFine or Epson 1600 printhead, four-level print head adjustment between 1.5mm and 5.0mm, a minimum resolution of 900 x 1800 dpi, roll media compatibility from 19.68 inches up to 63 inches (not exceeding 64 inches), support for 5.9-inch diameter cores of 2-inch and 3-inch widths, and the ability to handle rolls weighing up to 66 lbs. All equipment must be new and conform to the latest applicable specifications. Delivery must occur on a pallet suitable for DND forklift unloading, with all packaging materials required to be reusable, returnable, or recyclable — excluding packaging tape due to market limitations. Upon installation, the contractor must remove all packing debris. The solicitation is limited to Canadian suppliers under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, and offers must include mandatory certifications regarding Canadian content, compliance with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement, and the accuracy of all submitted information. Non-compliance with certifications can result in contract termination for default. The evaluation process is based on a pass/fail threshold for mandatory technical requirements outlined in the Annex Technical Criteria, with award going to the lowest priced compliant offer. The contract imposes strict administrative, accounting, and audit obligations: records of all costs, invoices, correspondence, and source documents must be maintained in a machine-readable accounting system accessible during normal business hours, retained for the contract duration plus seven years after final payment or resolution of disputes, and subject to examination by Canada. Invoices must detail every cost component, taxes separated by registration number, delivery method, and charges, and payments will be made exclusively via direct deposit. Canada reserves the right to terminate for convenience without