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Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Canadian Forces Health Services
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The Department of National Defence is soliciting ten commercial Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) casualty evacuation variants equipped with a winch for each track platform to support Canadian Forces Health Services through three Field Ambulance units. The requirement, issued under solicitation number W8486-260587, mandates delivery DDP to designated locations in Alberta and Quebec (excluding the National Capital Region), with global performance eligibility. All offers must be submitted electronically by email to Alisha Fridland by May 1, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, and may be in either English or French. The contract is firm fixed price, with evaluation weighted 60% to technical merit and 40% to price, requiring a minimum technical score of 34 out of 65 points for eligibility. Technical evaluation emphasizes experience delivering similar UGV systems within the past five years, while compliance with Canadian Forces packaging specifications D-LM-008-001/SF-001 and applicable MIL-STD-2073 standards is mandatory. Each delivery must include two manuals per unit in both official languages: a Platform Technical Manual, a Manual for Spare Parts and Accessories, and an Operator’s Manual, totalling 20 copies of each language. Packaging must meet ISPM 15 for wood, use standard 48x40 inch pallets with four-way forklift access, and not exceed 1.19 meters in height. Hazardous goods must comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Hazardous Products Act, requiring bilingual Safety Data Sheets and 48-hour advance notice to the consignee. Contractors must affirm compliance with the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, Employment Equity requirements under the Federal Contractors Program, and prohibit the use of forced labor. No contingency fees are permitted in securing this contract. Acceptance occurs at destination under the authority of DND representatives, with a 12-month warranty from date of acceptance. All invoices must be submitted electronically via email to designated offices and must include required financial codes for processing through the Receiver General for Canada; direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer are the only accepted payment methods. The contract excludes options, security clearances, and key personnel requirements, focusing strictly on delivery of compliant equipment under tight technical and ethical standards.
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Alberta, Quebec (except NCR), CANSet-Aside
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