WRISTWATCH, MK3I CARBON GRAY DLC TITANIUM

The Department of National Defence is soliciting offers for 150 wristwatches, specifically the MK3I Carbon Gray DLC Titanium model, to support diving and miscellaneous equipment requirements for Halifax-class vessels at CFB Halifax. The solicitation, identified as W8482-275456/A, has a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and is open to all eligible suppliers regardless of size or socioeconomic status, though offerors must comply with employment equity restrictions under the Federal Contractors Program. Bidders are required to submit completed annexes including the Offeror Submission Details in both Excel and PDF formats, the Offeror Submission Form, and the Offeror Declaration Form; any equivalent or substitute product must include the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE code. Delivery is specified under Incoterms 2020 DDP to either CFB Halifax or CFB Esquimalt, with the supplier responsible for all transportation, duties, and taxes. The contract requires strict adherence to Canadian packaging and marking standards—D-LM-008-001/SF-001 and D-LM-008-002/SF-001—for Canadian-based suppliers, while EU and U.S. contractors must follow NATO TL8100-0100 and MIL-STD-2073 respectively, including palletization, labeling, and barcode requirements using UCC/EAN-128 with HRI. Each watch must be permanently marked with the manufacturer’s name and part number, and packaging must include cure dates, expiration dates, and serial numbers for shelf-life items, with at least 75% of the authorized shelf life remaining upon delivery. Quality assurance must conform to ISO 9001:2015, and all goods are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government at origin or destination, with final acceptance occurring upon delivery. Payment will be made under a firm fixed price arrangement through the Halifax Payment Office using invoice code W010B, with electronic payment processed via direct deposit. Contractors must comply with security protocols as outlined in the PWGSC Contract Security Manual, particularly if handling classified information, and must secure prior approval before subcontracting. Additional obligations include compliance with international sanctions, provision of integrity declarations, and retention of all accounting records for seven years post-final payment, accessible for audit at any time. The contract also mandates adherence to Canadian Controlled Goods Program requirements if applicable and