SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED.

The Department of National Defence is soliciting sealed bids for two line items of SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED, each requiring a quantity of 10 units to be delivered to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt respectively. Acceptable part numbers include 06P0031-0003 from National Oilwell Varco Inc and 06P00030-0009 from LOUIS ALLIS CO, with bidders permitted to propose equivalent or substitute products provided full technical documentation, including brand name, model, and NCAGE code, is submitted. The solicitation is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and services, and only Canadian suppliers eligible under the Reciprocal Procurement Policy may bid, with compliance with the Federal Contractors Program being mandatory for award. All items must be packaged in accordance with Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D3016C-D-LM-008-026/SF-001, with each package containing one unit and marked with either a Permanent System Control Number or NATO Stock Number, complying with DND standards for identification and legibility. Bar codes in UCC/EAN-128 format using Application Identifiers 241 and 7001 must be applied to both the item and its package, with human-readable interpretation printed below. The requirement prohibits asbestos-containing components unless no feasible alternative exists, and contractors are liable for any intellectual property infringement arising from supplied goods, requiring reimbursement to the Crown for associated costs. The contract employs a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, awarding based solely on price among technically compliant offers, with submission through the CPC Connect portal by May 22, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time. Delivery is Under Delivered Duty Paid terms, making the contractor responsible for all transport, duties, and risks until receipt at the designated Canadian Forces Supply Depots. Invoices must be submitted electronically to designated accounts payable offices with appropriate invoice codes, and no funding details such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN are provided, though payment will follow standard DND procedures. All documentation must be in either official language of Canada, and contract administration is governed by SACC clauses including 2010A and A3060C for Canadian content certification, with a six-year record retention requirement.