Tadiran Batteries

The Department of National Defence is soliciting a multi-year contract for the supply of 6,000 Tadiran TL-5135/P non-rechargeable batteries annually over an initial term and three optional one-year extension periods, totaling up to 24,000 units if all options are exercised. Deliveries must be made to 25 CF Supply Depot Montreal under Delivered Duty Paid terms, with all items requiring strict compliance with Canadian Forces packaging, preservation, and labeling standards, including D-LM-008-035/SF-001 for ESD protection, ISPM 15 for wood packaging, and D-LM-008-002/SF-001 or MIL-STD-129 for marking. Each battery must retain at least 75% of its authorized shelf life upon delivery, as defined by CFTO D-05-001-001/SF-000, and must be individually labeled with manufacturer and specification numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, and bilingual hazard markings including Safety Data Sheets in accordance with Canadian and international transportation regulations. Bidders may propose equivalents or substitutes, but must clearly identify the brand, part number, and NCAGE code, and all proposals must meet mandatory technical compliance without deviation. Evaluation is conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where only fully compliant offers are considered, and award goes to the lowest-priced compliant submission. A minimum of 80% Canadian content is required, and contractors must certify compliance with the Code of Conduct for Suppliers, anti-forced labour provisions, and reciprocal procurement obligations. The contract includes irrevocable options for three additional years, with performance periods running annually from April 1 to March 31 between 2027 and 2031. Canada retains full inspection and acceptance rights, with unrestricted access to contractor and subcontractor facilities and records for audit and quality assurance purposes under ISO 9001:2015. Invoices must be submitted electronically via PDF to a designated accounts payable address, and payment will be processed via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer. No security clearances are required, and key personnel are not specified. The contracting officer is Renée-Christine Dubois of the Department of National Defence, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative has been designated at time of solicitation. All submissions must include a technical offer, financial offer, and