Ski Mobility System

The Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence, is soliciting offers for a Ski Mobility System to support military operations in Arctic and Sub-Arctic winter environments under a Standing Offer Agreement with potential call-ups over a term extending up to five years. The solicitation, numbered W6399-26-LV76/B, closes on July 29, 2026, and is exclusively open to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of Applicable Trading Partners, as mandated by the Policy on Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers and Canadian Content in Strategic Federal Procurements. The contract requires the delivery of highly specific ski systems including White Ferreol Explo 86, Tactique 77, Nordique 64, and ASNES Combat NATO JEGER BC skis, along with specialized support equipment such as Acapulka pulks, harnesses, and Mammut Barryvox S2 avalanche transceivers, each subject to exact technical specifications outlined in the Annex Technical Criteria. Offers must meet all mandatory requirements designated by terms such as “must,” “shall,” or “obligatoire,” and must be accompanied by mandatory declarations including the Canadian Content Attestation Form, Offeror Declaration Form, and Offer Submission Form, with all submissions in English or French submitted electronically to Jay.Carr@forces.gc.ca by the deadline. The evaluation process is based on a Lowest Adjusted Price model featuring a 10% reduction for compliant Canadian supplier offers and a 25% weighting for Canadian Value-Added, calculated based on the total dollar value of domestic content relative to the original offer price. The contract imposes strict packaging and marking requirements, including reusable or recyclable materials compliant with ISPM 15 for wood packaging, and mandates that each item be clearly labeled with manufacturer and specification numbers, stamped or etched for positive identification. Delivery must occur in accordance with individual call-ups, following Canada’s shipping practices, with the Contractor responsible for all associated costs and logistics. Payment is tied to each delivery, requiring detailed invoices that include itemized expenditures, contract and financial codes, tax classifications, and shipment details, with undisputed amounts paid within 30 days of receipt. The contract incorporates federal acquisition clauses governing ownership, termination for convenience or default, and the removal or disposal of goods under the Defence Production Act, with Canada retaining full title and rights to the work, materials, and finished products. The Contractor must maintain an audit-ready accounting system in machine-readable formats, retain records for seven years beyond