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Marine Propellers
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is sourcing five-blade NIBRAL alloy surface-piercing marine propellers for patrol vessels Lindsay and Higgitt, with an initial requirement for one left-hand and one right-hand unit for testing and tuning, and an optional procurement of two additional pairs following successful evaluation. The propellers must be manufactured to exacting specifications including compatibility with Arneson ASD12L shaft hubs, meeting ISO 484-2:2015 Class 1 tolerance standards and gaining approval from an IACS organization recognized by Transport Canada. Performance criteria require the vessels to achieve a minimum cruise speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 27 knots or higher under specified engine conditions of 800 hp at 2100 rpm, with targeted load profiles between 60% and 70% at 1650–1800 rpm during cruise. All propellers must be accompanied by comprehensive English-language documentation, including factory compliance reports, balancing certifications, dimensional analyses, inspection reports, and load verification sheets in PDF format. Delivery is mandatory within twelve weeks of contract award to Nanaimo, British Columbia under DDP Incoterms 2020 terms, with the contractor responsible for unloading without federal assistance and ensuring delivery trucks are equipped with appropriate unloading mechanisms for curb-side operations. Bids must be submitted electronically in three PDF volumes—technical, financial, and certifications—to the designated RCMP email address by the specified deadline, with strict compliance to mandatory technical criteria defined using the words “must” or “mandatory.” Failure to meet these criteria renders a bid non-responsive. The procurement is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, meaning only bids accompanied by valid PSIB certification will be evaluated if two or more such bids are received. All bidders must complete and submit certifications including a Declaration of Environmentally Preferable Packaging, ensuring all packaging is reusable, returnable, or recyclable at the delivery location, with non-compliant materials requiring take-back at the contractor’s expense. The contractor must also provide a Certificate of Independent Bid Determination and certify the accuracy of all submitted information. Payment is made as a single lump sum upon delivery and acceptance, based on firm unit pricing in Canadian dollars, inclusive of customs duties but excluding applicable taxes. The contract duration extends through March 31, 2028, during which time the contractor is obligated to provide technical support for propeller tuning and remain in continuous compliance with
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