Windshield Wiper Assembly

The Department of National Defence is soliciting offers for Windshield Wiper Assemblies to support Halifax-class naval vessels, with deliveries required at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. The solicitation, identified by number W8482-275428/A and posted on July 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, seeks four units of the specified assembly under a Firm Fixed Price structure. Offerors must comply with mandatory technical specifications outlined in the Annex Statement of Requirements and submit completed forms in original editable formats, including the Offeror Submission Details in both Excel and PDF, the Offeror Submission Form, and the Offeror Declaration Form. Equivalent or substitute products are permitted but require full disclosure of the brand, model, part number, and NCAGE code of the offered item. All products must meet strict packaging and preservation standards tied to Canadian Forces specifications and, where applicable, MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129, including item-level and package-level UCC/EAN-128 bar coding, bilingual labeling, and preservation methods ensuring at least 75% of the authorized shelf life remains upon delivery. Items must be delivered DDP to specified locations, with packaging limited to one unit per container or industry-standard COTS quantities, and hazardous materials must comply with Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Products Acts. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where offers must first satisfy all mandatory technical criteria and submit valid Canadian Content certification to be considered; only compliant bids are evaluated for price, with no trade-offs allowed between cost and technical factors. Payment will be processed through designated offices at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt using proper financial codes, with invoices submitted only after delivery and acceptance by the Government. Contractors must maintain compliance with quality management systems including ISO 9001:2015, and are subject to government inspection at any location during performance. Subcontracting requires prior written approval unless exempt, and all subcontractors must adhere to contractual terms. Additional requirements include adherence to international sanctions, prohibition of contingency fees, and certification under the Controlled Goods Program. No security clearances are required, but the Contractor must ensure all representations, including NCAGE and OEM equivalency, are accurate and verifiable. Non-compliance with any requirement, including failure to provide documentation, may result in immediate rejection or disqualification.