Simultaneous 4-axis “Double Column Bridge-Type” Numerically Controlled Milling Machine - DRDC Valcar

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

(a) Requirement
The Prototype group at Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier Research Centre, would like to upgrade some of its inventory of machine tools. Several machines are obsolete and require constant repair. For this purpose, we are seeking to replace the existing machine tool (Simultaneous 4-axis “Double Column Bridge-Type” numerically controlled milling machine) with similar characteristics in terms of high precision and machining capacity (size and weight).  
The replacement machine should not exceed the space currently occupied by the existing machine. The cone type for the tools shall be CAT-50 to enable use of all tools currently in our stock. Moreover, this large CNC machine must have a milling capacity of 59” in length x 31” in width x 25” in height as well as the ability to move pieces of up to 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg). The expected power and spindle speed are 50 hp and 10,000 RPM and multiple other specifications must be met.

(b) Client
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) 
2459, route de la Bravoure, 
Quebec city, Quebec, G3J 1X5, CANADA

(c) Delivery Period
The system must be delivered inside a period of 90 calendar days after a contract award.

(d) Security Requirements
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, bidders should refer to the Industrial Security Program (ISP) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/index-eng.html ) website. 

(e) Trade Agreements
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), and the Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Korea, Panama, Peru Trade Agreements with Canada.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.