CIRCUIT BREAKERS

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for 80 circuit breakers, model 3RV2041-MA10, manufactured by SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO. KG, with an NCAGE code of D1149, to be delivered in equal quantities of 40 units each to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products but must clearly identify the brand, model, and NCAGE of the alternative offering. The solicitation, identified as W8482-264981/A and posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where technical compliance is mandatory and price is the sole differentiator among qualified offers. All proposals must meet strict packaging, preservation, and labeling standards, including compliance with Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-001/SF-001 for Canadian contractors, MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129 for U.S.-based contractors, and NATO TL8100-0100 for EU-bound shipments. Items must be marked with manufacturer name, part number, date of manufacture, expiration date, and serial number where applicable, and packaged on standard 48 x 40 inch pallets with a maximum height of 47 inches. Barcoding must follow the UCC/EAN-128 standard using Application Identifiers 241 for PSCN and 7001 for NSN, with human-readable interpretation below each barcode. Products must retain at least 75% of their shelf life upon delivery, and all shipments must adhere to DDP terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until delivery at the destination. Invoicing must be directed to the appropriate payee based on delivery location, with payments processed via direct deposit or wire transfer. Contractors must comply with international sanctions, mandatory quality assurance reporting, and controlled goods program requirements where applicable, and must obtain prior written consent prior to subcontracting. The contract includes clauses covering performance, delivery, inspection and acceptance, payment, warranties, insurance, confidentiality, data protection, audit rights, intellectual property, and termination. No security clearance is required, no key personnel are designated, and no contract options exist. All documentation may be