Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle

The Department of National Defence is seeking the supply of a single Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) under solicitation W8486-260747, with proposals due by May 4, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time. All bids must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden], and submissions may be made in either English or French. The contract will commence upon award and conclude on March 31, 2027, with all deliverables required to be received no later than September 30, 2026. Delivery must be made DDP to the specified Canadian site in Montreal, Quebec, with the contractor bearing all costs and risks until final delivery. The UUV and accompanying documentation, including two manuals per pack, must be new and conform to the latest technical specifications referenced in Annex A, and compliance with Canadian packaging standards such as D-LM-008-001/SF-001 and D-LM-008-002/SF-001 is mandatory. U.S.-based contractors must adhere to MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking. Packaging must use environmentally preferable materials unless technically infeasible, wood packaging must meet ISPM 15 standards, and palletized shipments over 0.566 m³ or 15.88 kg must use standard 48x40 inch pallets with four-way forklift access and not exceed 1.19 meters in height. Bilingual Safety Data Sheets are required for all hazardous materials, with copies sent to the recipient, DND Headquarters in Ottawa, and [email hidden] electronically. The award will be determined using a best value trade-off methodology, with technical merit weighted at 75% and price at 25%; proposals must score at least 34 out of 65 points on technical merit to be considered. The contractor must certify compliance with anti-forced labour laws under Tariff Item 9897.00.00, maintain an auditable accounting system, retain records for seven years after final payment, and disclose any conflicts of interest or ethical concerns. Invoices must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] via EDI, with proper financial codes and