Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap

Canada is seeking to procure 10,000 Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Caps, with 3,500 units to be delivered to CFAD Dundurn in Saskatchewan and 6,500 units to CFAD Angus in Ontario, all on or before 15 November 2027. These inert devices replicate the physical dimensions and handling characteristics of live detonators but contain no explosive or initiating components, serving exclusively for military training to enhance soldier safety and proficiency before exposure to live explosives. The solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers, suppliers from applicable trading partners, and non-trading partner suppliers, with no security clearance requirements, though the procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. All items must be new production and conform to MIL-PRF-32293 (AR) W/AMENDMENT 3 and MIL-C-46915 (MU), with compliance to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards required, though formal registration is not mandatory. Packaging must adhere to strict ammunition-specific guidelines: 10 caps per elastic-banded bundle, 10 bundles per box, palletized on standard 48 in. x 40 in. wood pallets with four-way forklift access, not exceeding 1.19 m in height or 1,500 kg in total weight. Each item must be permanently marked with the manufacturer’s name, part number, and specification number, while packaging must display NATO Stock Number, quantity, descriptive nomenclature, gross weight, shipping cube, net explosive quantity, lot number, proper shipping name, UN number, and an approved explosive hazard label per U.N. Model Regulations and Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. Barcoding is required for cataloging, and the contractor must provide detailed packaging documentation, including materials and NEQ, on Manufacturer’s Data Cards. The contract uses DDP Incoterms 2020, meaning the contractor assumes all costs and risks until delivery at the depot. The evaluation and award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where only offers meeting all mandatory technical criteria proceed to price comparison. Documentation including technical specifications, safety conformity, and compliance verification must be submitted within 90 days of contract award or 90 days before the first delivery, whichever is first. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Authority, with payment processed via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer