Mobile Water Supply Apparatus, Fire Fighting Vehicle

The Department of National Defence is seeking to procure one Mobile Water Supply Apparatus, Fire Fighting Vehicle for delivery to Canadian Forces Base Dundurn, with a required delivery date of 365 days after contract award and an option to purchase a second unit. The vehicle must be a 6x6 heavy truck equipped with a minimum 13,638 litre single-compartment water tank and a water pump capable of delivering at least 3,975 litres per minute, compliant with NFPA 1900 and CAN/ULC S515 standards. All technical requirements are mandatory and non-negotiable; failure to meet any single criterion results in disqualification. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] by June 11, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning the award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant offer. The vehicle and all associated equipment must be delivered Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) to a Canadian location to be specified after award. All deliverables include digital operation and maintenance manuals, a warranty letter identifying Canadian service providers, colour photographs of the vehicle from four angles, dimensioned engineering drawings, a list of major component serial numbers, and an initial parts kit with OEM filters and spare parts. Packaging must comply with ISPM 15 for wood materials, and all markings, labels, and documentation must be bilingual in English and French. Hazardous materials must meet Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Hazardous Products Act requirements. The contractor must guarantee full interchangeability of parts, adhere to ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards, and comply with Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including noise, pollution, and safety codes. The Government will inspect and accept the vehicle at its final destination and retains the right to audit contractor and subcontractor facilities, access records, and enforce strict ethics and conflict of interest policies. The contractor must be certified under Canada’s Employment Equity Program if employing 100 or more people, and must submit an Integrity Declaration Form if unable to certify compliance with government standards. Invoices must be emailed directly to the Contracting Authority, and payments will be processed through the Receiver General for Canada via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer. The Contract