Mobile Water Supply Apparatus, Fire Fighting Vehicle

The Department of National Defence is soliciting offers for the procurement of one Mobile Water Supply Apparatus, Fire Fighting Vehicle, to be delivered to Canadian Forces Base Dundurn, Saskatchewan. The vehicle must feature a single compartment water tank with a minimum capacity of 11,356 liters (3,000 US Gallons) and comply with CAN/ULC S515, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, and NFPA certifications. The requested delivery date is 365 days after the contract award, with shipping terms set as 100% Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) per Incoterms 2020. The contract will be awarded to the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price based on mandatory technical criteria. Bidders must demonstrate industry acceptability by providing evidence that the vehicle has been marketed for at least two years or that the company has at least five years of experience in manufacturing comparable equipment. Key requirements include the application of a commercial rust prevention coating, bilingual instructional and warning labels, and adherence to ISPM 15 for wood packaging. All welding must be performed by CWB certified welders, though AWS standards may be proposed as an alternative. Submissions must be sent exclusively via email by December 16, 2026, and should be organized into technical, financial, and administrative sections. The resulting contract incorporates the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy and requires compliance with the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity. Payment will be made within 30 days of receiving an undisputed invoice, with a 15 percent withholding applied to non-resident contractors unless a valid waiver is provided.