Mid- Range Diesel Trucks with Insulated Van Body and Accessories

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for the procurement of three mid-range diesel trucks equipped with 3-ton reefer insulated van bodies and accessories for delivery to Petawawa and Ashton, Ontario. The contract includes an option for the government to purchase three additional identical vehicles, which may be exercised up to three months after the delivery of the first vehicle. All deliverables must be received by March 31, 2027, on a Delivered Duty Paid basis. The award will be based on the lowest evaluated price that meets all mandatory technical criteria. Technical specifications have been refined through several amendments to ensure market availability and bidder compliance. Key modifications include the removal of the requirement for a floor threshold plate, the elimination of the rear bench seat, and the update of cab specifications from extended low cab forward to low cab forward. Additionally, the requirement for a reinforced frame was removed, provided the vehicles maintain high-strength steel and bending moment specifications. The successful contractor must also provide a one-day English-language familiarization course for up to eight personnel within one month of delivery. Proposals must be submitted in three sections covering technical, financial, and administrative requirements, with a final response deadline of October 5, 2026.