VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for the delivery of three safety relief valves, part number YB2385J423, manufactured by LESLIE CONTROLS, INC. (NCAGE 35795), to be delivered to CFB Halifax and three identical units to CFB Esquimalt, with all deliveries required under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Incoterms 2020 terms, meaning the contractor is fully responsible for all transportation, duties, taxes, and fees to the final destination. The solicitation, numbered W8482-264385/B, issued on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, applies a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award process, where technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail threshold and price is the sole differentiator among compliant offers. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products but must provide full documentation including manufacturer details, part number, NCAGE, and demonstrate compliance with all original technical specifications, including warranty protection and potential sample submission. All items must conform to Canadian Forces packaging, marking, and barcoding standards, specifically D-LM-008-001/SF-001 for packaging, D-LM-008-002/SF-001 for labeling, and UCC/EAN-128 barcodes with specific application identifiers to ensure traceability throughout the item’s lifecycle. Each shipment must include a completed Packaging Data Form (Level B) unless prior approval has been granted, and all markings must be human-readable beneath barcodes and conform to D-02-002-001/SG-001. Quality assurance requirements mandate compliance with ISO 9001:2015, with additional standards applied based on contractor origin, and prohibit asbestos unless no feasible alternative exists. Bidders must also certify their eligibility under the Federal Contractors Program and ensure no infringement of intellectual property rights. Invoices must be submitted electronically, using designated delivery and invoice codes for each location, and sent to specified payment offices in Halifax and Victoria, with a digital copy required to the contracting officer. The contract, formed under General Conditions - Goods (Medium Complexity) and Defence Contract clauses, requires full adherence to technical, logistical, and administrative protocols, with no security clearance needed and delivery flexibility negotiated around March 31