Mooring Chains

The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for the procurement of two types of mooring chains to restore operational readiness of fixed mooring systems in Halifax Harbour and Bedford Basin, including the De-perming Mooring System, with deliveries required at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. The solicitation includes 12 units of R4 70 mm stud link chain, each 27.5 meters long with a minimum proof load of 4064 kN and break load of 5156 kN, and 8 units of R4 84 mm stud less chain, each 36.6 meters long with a minimum proof load of 5051 kN and break load of 7208 kN. All chains must be new production from the principal manufacturer or an accredited agent, comply with IACS UR W22 standards, and be accompanied by a valid Works Certificate from an IACS member classification society. Bidders must provide the manufacturer’s part number and NCAGE code, and any equivalent or substitute products must be clearly identified with brand name, model, and NCAGE. The contract requires strict adherence to Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, with each item packaged individually, marked and labelled according to SACC Manual clauses D2000C, D2001C, D2025C, and D6010C, and free of asbestos unless no feasible alternative exists. The procurement follows a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) award process, where bids must be responsive to all requirements to be considered, and the lowest aggregate price among responsive bids will be selected for award. Delivery must be made Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterms 2020, with the contractor bearing all costs, risks, and responsibilities for transport, customs clearance, duties, and taxes. Delivery appointments at Canadian Forces supply depots are mandatory and must be arranged by the contractor or their carrier. Invoicing must follow the firm price structure outlined in Annex B, with taxes excluded from unit pricing but included in the total, and must be submitted only after full completion of the work. Payment will be processed via direct deposit or wire transfer upon certification and acceptance at the designated payment address in Halifax. The contract is governed by Ontario law, and any disputes must first be addressed through open communication and cooperation, followed by consultation with a neutral third party offering alternative