Office shredder capable of TOP SECRET optical media destruction

The Department of National Defence is seeking seven office shredders capable of destroying TOP SECRET optical media to NSA O6 equivalent standards, along with accompanying oil and bags, to be delivered by appointment only to 455 Boulevard de la Carrière in Gatineau, QC. The solicitation, numbered W8485-279539/A, requires compliance with the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, with the contract governed by Ontario law and award based on the lowest evaluated price. Bidders must supply only new, current-manufacture items from the principal manufacturer or its accredited agent, and any equivalent or substitute products must be clearly identified with part number and NCAGE. Delivery is FCA Free Carrier at the contractor’s facility under Incoterms 2000, with the contractor responsible for loading onto DND-designated carriers and Canada handling onward shipment. Packaging and marking must conform to multiple SACC clauses including D2000C, D2001C, D2025C, and D6010C, and shipments to multiple addresses must be separately packaged and labeled with consignee information. All documentation, including safety data sheets, must be provided in both English and French, and hazardous material transport requirements must be met per applicable Canadian and international regulations. The contract mandates compliance with mandatory technical criteria, and failure to meet these will render a bid non-responsive. Suppliers must submit a four-section electronic bid in PDF format, not exceeding five megabytes per email, with pricing exclusively in the financial bid section. Bidders are required to complete Annex B for integrity verification under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and Annex D for Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity certification based on their Canadian workforce size and status. Payment will be made in Canadian dollars via direct deposit or wire transfer upon delivery, acceptance of goods, and submittal of a verified, complete invoice. Customs duties are excluded and applicable taxes are extra. The solicitation closing date has been amended to July 24, 2026, and all other terms remain unchanged from the original posting.