Multiple Victoria Class Spares : Gaskets and Gears

The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for spare parts required for the Victoria-class submarines, specifically gaskets, packing material, and spur gears, to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax. The solicitation, numbered W8482-253130/A, calls for eight line items including five units of packing material (Part No. LX-000161, NCAGE U8616), twenty gaskets (two types: Part Nos. 12YJC.45185 and 58.DZ.693, NCAGE K8098), two spur gears (Part No. EM38488, NCAGE K0107), and two additional gaskets (Part No. Y3JS87114A, NCAGE K8098), with quantities specified per delivery location. Bidders must strictly match the provided part numbers and NCAGE codes, and any proposed substitutes must be clearly identified with brand, model, and NCAGE details. Compliance with Canadian Forces Packaging Specifications D3016C and D-LM-008-036/SF-000 is mandatory, including precise labeling requirements such as manufacturer name, part number, batch/lot number, cure date, manufacture date, and expiration date for rubber components. Items 5 and 6 require individual packaging and adherence to DND’s Minimum Requirements for Manufacturer’s Standard Pack. All items must meet ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, with Code C applying to most components and Code Q specifically for the spur gears. A manufacturer’s Certificate of Conformity, signed by an authorized representative with their name in block letters, must accompany each shipment. Bids must be submitted electronically or in hard copy by July 17, 2026 at 14:00 EDT to the designated receiving unit in Gatineau, with technical, financial, certification, and additional information sections separately bound. Canadian bidders must quote prices in Canadian dollars, and all bids are subject to pass/fail criteria including correct technical identifiers and currency compliance. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid on an item-by-item basis. Payment must be made via direct deposit, EDI, or international wire transfer, and invoices must be submitted on the supplier’s form to Maritime Forces Atlantic Accounts Payable in Stadacona after delivery. Canada reserves the right to