Universal Joint Spares for Halifax Class Deck and Hull Equipment

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking to procure universal joint spares for Halifax Class deck and hull equipment. The procurement includes two types of universal joints: vehicular and geared, non-vehicular. Specifically, the items required are:

• 15 units of vehicular universal joints (Part Number: S50075-512) for CFB Halifax.
• 14 units of the same vehicular universal joints for CFB Esquimalt.
• 9 units of geared, non-vehicular universal joints (Part Number: VCK-1300) for CFB Halifax.
• 9 units of the same geared, non-vehicular universal joints for CFB Esquimalt.
  Bidders proposing equivalent or substitute products must provide relevant brand names, model numbers, and NCAGE codes.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of National Defence (DND), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this procurement is Davide Gallo Bamford, reachable via email at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: June 2, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 12, 2026, at 14:00
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The procurement method is competitive, with an open invitation to bid. The contract type is not explicitly stated, nor is the estimated contract value or budget range provided. There are no mentioned option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Provide equivalent or substitute products with brand name, model number, and NCAGE code if applicable.
• Compliance with Canadian trade agreements, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).
• Ability to deliver to specified locations: CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt.
• Proposals can be submitted in either of Canada’s official languages.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should demonstrate expertise in supplying drivetrain systems and transmission shafts, as indicated by the GSIN codes (2520 for vehicular and 3010 for non-vehicular joints).

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables include the timely delivery of the specified quantities of universal joints to the designated Canadian Forces Bases. Performance metrics or service-level agreements are not detailed in the provided information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price. There is no indication of a best-value approach or additional weighting for technical aspects or past performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in supplying similar components to military or defense sectors may have a competitive advantage. Preferred qualifications are not explicitly outlined in the RFP.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP, highlighting the essential information needed for potential bidders to assess their fit for this opportunity.