Potable Water Tank Semi-Trailer

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for seven potable water tank semi-trailers to be delivered to Canadian Forces Base Suffield, CFB Wainwright, CFB Edmonton, and CFB Montreal, with an option to procure an additional seven units within Canada. Delivery is required within 180 days of contract award under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms as defined by Incoterms 2020, meaning the contractor is responsible for all transportation, customs clearance, and associated costs until the items are delivered to the specified Canadian locations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to DLP53BidsReceiving.DAAT53Receptiondesoumissons@forces.gc.ca by June 18, 2026, and may be submitted in either English or French. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model where technical compliance is mandatory and non-negotiable; any offer failing to meet all required specifications is automatically disqualified, and award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant offer. Technical requirements mandate compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards, adherence to Canadian transportation and hazardous goods regulations including the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Hazardous Products Act, and full bilingual labelling (English/French) or use of international symbols per SAE J1362. Each semi-trailer must be delivered fully operational, properly serviced, lubricated to SAE J534 standards, and clearly marked with manufacturer name, model, serial number, model year, GVWR, and GAWR. Packaging must meet NIMP 15 for wood materials and ensure safe transport, with all equipment cleaned prior to shipment. The Government retains inspection and acceptance authority at the delivery site, and ownership transfers only after formal acceptance. Special requirements include strict prohibitions on bribery, contingency fees, conflict of interest, and forced labor, as well as mandatory compliance with Canadian Forces site regulations and security protocols. Invoicing must be electronic and directed to marie-pier.leblanc@forces.gc.ca, with payment processed via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer. No pricing details are included in the solicitation; unit and total costs will be finalized upon contract award. Contractors must provide full legal name identification and may be required to submit an Integrity Declaration Form if they cannot certify to applicable ethical standards. All documentation must be submitted in a single email under 5 MB per file, avoiding