Rechargeable Batteries

The Department of National Defence is seeking offers for 5,000 rechargeable batteries, part number BT-70791JV, with a NATO Stock Number of 01-677-2619 and NCAGE code 51828, under solicitation number W8486-260715/A. The requirement is split into two quantities: 3,500 units for delivery to the 25 CF Supply Depot in Montreal, Quebec, and 1,500 units for delivery to the 7 CF Supply Depot in Edmonton, Alberta, with all deliveries mandated to be completed by March 31, 2027. Offers for equivalent or substitute products must clearly state the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE code of the alternative item. All items must be new and conform to the latest specifications in effect at the time of solicitation closure, and packaging must strictly follow the Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, with no more than 100 units per package and a maximum weight of 25 pounds per unit pack. Each battery must have the manufacturer’s name and part number visibly stamped or etched, and all containers require detailed labeling including batch or lot number, date of manufacture, serial number, and shelf-life expiration date, applied in accordance with Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-002/SF-001. Batteries are classified as hazardous materials, requiring compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Hazardous Products Act, along with bilingual Safety Data Sheets provided in hard copy and electronic form, directed to designated National Defence Headquarters addresses. Delivery must occur under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms per Incoterms 2020, and appointments with the receiving supply depots are mandatory—shipments without prior arrangements risk refusal. Offers must be submitted electronically to Leslie Hawkins at [email hidden] before the deadline of June 8, 2026, and must be structured into three distinct sections: technical, financial, and submission forms, with total email size not exceeding five megabytes per transmission. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days after the closing date, and Canada reserves the right to clarify, verify, or investigate offeror credentials, facilities, and pricing. All contracts are subject to a low-price technically