Pump Unit,Centrifugal

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for two centrifugal pump units, each designated by part number 593-6961312 and NCAGE code 53711, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, with a total quantity of four units—two to be delivered to CFB Halifax and two to CFB Esquimalt. The units are intended for use in the Plastic Waste Processor system, identified by NSN 4320-01-4545246, and must meet strict technical specifications including an operating speed of 345 RPM, a nominal power drive pressure of 200 PSIG, a 2.0 horsepower prime mover, and compatibility with 230 and 460 volt, three-phase AC power. The pumps must be constructed of basic steel, fully enclosed, and conform to the latest applicable drawings and specifications in effect on the bid closing date. All items must be newly manufactured and supplied by the principal manufacturer or its accredited agent, with no use of asbestos permitted unless no feasible alternative exists, in which case the contractor must provide a rationale and properly label and document such components. Bidders proposing equivalent or substitute products must clearly identify the brand, model, part number, and NCAGE code. The procurement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and services, and bidders must certifiably attest to Canadian content and comply with the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity. Bids are evaluated on a DDP basis under Incoterms 2020, requiring all costs—including customs duties, GST/HST, and shipping—to be included in the quoted price. Packaging must adhere to Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, with each unit packaged individually and marked using UCC/EAN-128 barcodes with Application Identifiers 241 or 7001 for PSCN or NSN, respectively, and human-readable interpretation below the barcode, in compliance with DND standards. Delivery is to be completed by a date to be negotiated, potentially before or after March 31, 2027, with invoices submitted separately to both Halifax and Esquimalt accounting offices, showing shipping charges as a distinct line item. Payment will be made via direct deposit at a firm price as specified in Annex B, with customs duties included and applicable taxes extra. Bidders must provide the correct part number and NC