Multiple Victoria-Class Spares - Valve,Butterfly, Disk,Valve, Seat,Valve

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for spare parts critical to the maintenance of the Victoria-class submarine fleet, with delivery required at CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax. The procurement includes seven line items comprising butterfly valves, valve disks, and valve seats, all identified by specific NSNs and GSINs, with approved part numbers sourced primarily from manufacturer NCAGE K1588 and one part from NCAGE K1806. Each item must be delivered in exact quantities as specified, with two units destined for each location for the primary valve components, and one unit each for an alternate butterfly valve variant. Proposals must account for equivalent or substitute products, which require full disclosure of brand, model, and NCAGE. All supplied items must comply with stringent Unique Item Identification (UID) requirements mandated by STANAG 2290, including the application of ECC200 Data Matrix symbols conforming to AAITP-09 and STANAG 4329, ensuring each component carries a permanent, machine-readable UID that meets symbol quality standards and does not compromise item functionality. The contractor is required to submit detailed UID marking specifications including methodology, imprint technique, and layout design, along with a UID Data Submission in .CSV or .XLS format prior to shipment containing English and French descriptions, manufacturer CAGE, part and serial numbers, and contract details. A UID Validation and Verification report must accompany delivery, demonstrating that a representative sample of each item type—even the first article—has been tested for mark quality and semantic accuracy. Packaging must include PDF417 bar code labels in compliance with STANAG 4281 and STANAG 2495 when UII marks are obstructed. Invoicing must be directed to specific Defense Logistics addresses based on delivery point, with CFB Esquimalt invoices going to Victoria and Halifax deliveries to Stadacona. The solicitation closes on July 15, 2026, and submissions must be sent to PWGSC in Gatineau. Bidders are also subject to Controlled Goods regulations under CTAT or ITAR, and all documents may be submitted in either official Canadian language. The contract is set aside under Trade Agreements, and the Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier.