Switch, Sensitive

The Department of National Defence is seeking to procure 250 sensitive switches, part number SL1-A, manufactured by Honeywell International Inc. with NCAGE code 91929, for use in the Fuel Oil Filling and Transfer System on HFX Class Ships. The requirement is divided into two line items: 70 units to be delivered to CFB Halifax and 180 units to CFB Esquimalt. Bidders must submit offers that strictly comply with mandatory technical criteria, including the provision of the exact part number and NCAGE, or if proposing an equivalent or substitute product, must guarantee that third-party warranties on existing Canadian equipment are not compromised, and must submit complete specifications, descriptive literature, and declarations of conformity demonstrating equivalent fit, form, function, quality, and performance. The procurement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and services, and all submissions must be in either official Canadian language. Offerors must organize proposals into two volumes: a Technical Offer containing equivalency certifications and a Financial Offer containing completed Annexes in both spreadsheet and PDF formats, with the PDF serving as the authoritative version in case of discrepancies. Packaging and marking must adhere to either NATO TL8100-0100 standards with minimum packing level C for EU-based contractors or U.S. MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129 for U.S.-based contractors, with each item individually labeled with the manufacturer’s name and part number and all containers clearly marked with specification details. Quality assurance requires compliance with ISO 9001:2015, and contractors must maintain inspection records available for audit throughout the contract term and for one year thereafter. The Government Quality Assurance Representative must have unrestricted access to all sites, including subcontractor locations. Delivery must occur by the dates outlined in the Statement of Requirement using the most direct and economical means consistent with Canadian shipping practices, supported by a DD Form 250 or an acceptable release document. All invoices must be submitted only after full delivery, accompanied by a packing slip or waybill, and directed to the appropriate payables office based on delivery location. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a conforming invoice in Canadian dollars, excluding applicable taxes but including delivery, customs duties, and excise taxes. Non-resident contractors are subject to a 15 percent withholding unless a valid CRA waiver is presented. The contract includes stringent confidentiality, data protection, and security protocols, requiring compliance with the PWGSC