Rohde and Schwarz ESW 44 EMI Test Receiver

The Department of National Defence is soliciting the procurement of one Rohde and Schwarz EMI Test Receiver, model P/N ESW44 with all specified options including ESW-B4, B8, B10, B18, B21, B24, B350, K7, K33, and FSE-Z4, or an equivalent item meeting the exact technical specifications outlined in Annex G. This solicitation, identified as W8486-270853/A, is issued under a pre-qualified Supply Arrangement series E60HN-16ELEC, meaning only suppliers already holding this specific arrangement are eligible to bid. Proposals must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to the Contracting Authority, Chao Wang, via email or physical delivery to the designated address in Gatineau, Quebec. All bids are evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where compliance with eight mandatory technical criteria—including a frequency range of 1 Hz to 44 GHz, high-stability OCXO, and resolution bandwidths up to 80 MHz—is an absolute prerequisite; failure to meet any single criterion disqualifies the bid regardless of price. Only responsive bids proceed to financial evaluation, with the lowest aggregate price selected for award. Delivery of all items is required by August 17, 2026, under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Incoterm to the specified destination in Gatineau, with the contractor bearing full responsibility for transportation, customs clearance, duties, and taxes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery location, requiring each unit to be accompanied by a calibration certificate dated within 90 days of delivery, a validated Maintenance Management Record, complete part numbers and descriptions visibly labeled on each package, and full serial number reporting prior to shipment. Packaging must comply with Canada’s Green Procurement Policy, using reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials as defined in Annex E, with the contractor obligated to retrieve and dispose of non-compliant packaging at no cost to Canada. The contract incorporates multiple SACC clauses governing electrical equipment, government property, marking, pricing limitations, and single payment terms, and is governed by Ontario law. Payment will be made electronically via Direct Deposit or EDI, with no accounting or appropriation codes provided in the solicitation. No security clearances, key personnel requirements, options, or organizational conflict