Rohde and Schwarz ESW 44 EMI Test Receiver

The Department of National Defence is procuring a single Rohde and Schwarz EMI Test Receiver, model ESW44 with specified options including ESW-B4, B8, B10, B18, B21, B24, B350, K7, K33, and FSE-Z4, or an equivalent product, under Solicitation W8486-270853/A. This procurement is conducted through a Supply Arrangement framework, and only pre-qualified suppliers holding the existing Supply Arrangement E60HN-16ELEC are eligible to bid. All goods must be delivered DDP to 45 Boulevard Sacré-Coeur, Room C-1113, Gatineau, QC, by August 17, 2026. The contract is governed by Canadian procurement standards under the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, not U.S. FAR provisions, and requires compliance with environmentally preferable packaging standards as defined in Annex E, mandating reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials with exceptions for hazardous or temperature-sensitive items. Bids must meet all mandatory technical criteria outlined in Annex G to be considered responsive, and award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, with no trade-off between technical merit and cost. The contract includes clauses for government property, price limitation, single payment, marking and labeling, and excludes specific insurance requirements. Pricing details remain open until award, with payment to be made via direct deposit or EDI after acceptance, excluding GST/HST but including customs duties and excise taxes. The offeror must provide calibration certificates dated within 90 days of delivery and report serial numbers in advance of shipment. No security clearances, key personnel requirements, or contract options apply, and the contract is governed by the laws of Ontario. Submission is required via email to Chao.Wang@forces.gc.ca by 2:00 PM EST on June 3, 2026, and must be organized into four distinct sections: Technical Bid, Financial Bid, Certifications, and Additional Information. The solicitation affirms eligibility under multiple free trade agreements, including CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, and others, and requires disclosures for any substitute products using their NCAGE codes and supporting equivalence documentation. All certifications must be maintained throughout the contract term, and false statements constitute a default.