VALVE,SOLENOID

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for two identical solenoid valves, part number 4004-201, with a total quantity of six units to be delivered to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt, three units each. The solicitation, identified as W8482-264931/A, is issued under the NAICS code 332912 and is conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework adapted for Canadian defence procurement. Bidders must supply the exact part number or propose an equivalent substitute, providing full technical documentation including engineering drawings, shock test certificates, and NCAGE code 56607 for the manufacturer LEXAIR INC. All items must be newly manufactured, not surplus or reconditioned, and comply with Canadian Forces packaging specifications D-LM-008-036/SF-000 and marking standards including D2001C, D2000C, D-LM-008-002/SF-001, and D-02-002-001/SG-001. Barcoding must follow UCC/EAN-128 with specific application identifiers for NSN and PSCN, and the barcode must remain legible throughout the item's service life. Delivery must be made under DDP Incoterms® 2020 terms to the designated bases by appointment only, with all costs and risks borne by the contractor. The contract requires strict adherence to Canadian Content Certification under clause A3050T and Federal Contractors Program eligibility verification, with no U.S.-style socioeconomic classifications applicable. Proposals must be submitted electronically via CPC Connect by June 2, 2026, and are evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, where technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail criterion before financial evaluation of reasonableness. Quality assurance certification to ISO 9001:2015 is required, and all intellectual property rights and royalty obligations must be fully satisfied. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery points upon arrival, with the Crown retaining full audit and rejection rights. No security clearance is required, and the contract has no option clauses or key personnel requirements. Payment will be processed manually via hard copy and digital invoices sent to designated payment offices in Halifax and Victoria, with electronic payment options available via direct deposit or wire transfer. The delivery deadline for all items is March