Magnetic Particle Benches

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

W3474-211542/A
Magnetic Particle Benches

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of ten (10) magnetic particle wet benches.

The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory technical evaluation criteria in their bid by submitting supporting documentation.  Failure to provide supporting documentation by bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Some of the criteria include:

(a) Three phase, full wave direct current (FWDC) rectification up to 6ooo amperes with   selectable A/C waveform mode.
(b)  Contact and coil output modes including independently selectable output dials and ammeter display for circular and longitudinal field strengths
(c)  Five cable wraps on coil
(d)  Current (amperage) “on” safety indicator light.
(e)  Quick break feature. 
(f)  Demagnetization capability
(g)  600 (575) Volts operating voltage and 6o Hz operating frequency.   

This contract has a security requirement:

1. Before award of a contract, the following conditions must be met:

(a) the Bidder must hold a valid organization security clearance as indicated in Part 6 - Resulting Contract Clauses;

(b) the Bidder's proposed individuals requiring access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work sites must meet the security requirements as indicated in Part 6 - Resulting Contract Clauses;

(c) the Bidder must provide the name of all individuals who will require access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work sites;

2. Bidders are reminded to obtain the required security clearance promptly. Any delay in the award of a contract to allow the successful Bidder to obtain the required clearance will be at the entire discretion of the Contracting Authority.

3. For additional information on security requirements, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing or by telephone.

Inquiries to be directed to:

Melanie Gillis
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
86 Clarence St, 2nd Floor
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2Y8
Telephone:  613-328-2654
E-mail:  Melanie.Gillis2@pwgsc.gc.ca 

 







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.