Opportunity Summary

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing Organization: Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario.
• Contact Details: Berenice Ramirez ([email protected]).
• Important Dates:
  • Posted: November 18, 2025
  • Due: December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT
  • Delivery Required: 8 weeks after contract award.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Certifications/Registrations:

  • Bidders must hold a valid organization security clearance applicable to access classified or protected information.

• Mandatory Qualifications:

  • The capability to supply the specific High Vacuum Cool Magnetron Sputter and Carbon Coating System as per specifications detailed in Annex A, Statement of Work.

• Set-Aside Requirements:

  • None specified.

• Geographic Restrictions or Location Requirements:

  • Delivery to Quality Engineering Test Establishment, 45 Sacré-Coeur Blvd, Gatineau, QC.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key Technical Capabilities Needed:

  • Capability to provide a High Vacuum Cool Magnetron Sputter and Carbon Coating System as per mandatory technical criteria outlined in the solicitation.

• Specific Technologies, Methodologies, or Approaches Required:

  • Compliance with multi-disciplinary analysis protocols for failure investigation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience:

  • Previous experience in similar supply contracts, especially for governmental or military applications.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated history of successful supply and maintenance of similar technical equipment.

• Additional Evaluation Factors That Provide Competitive Advantage:

  • Track record of past performance with other governmental entities or within defense procurement sectors.

This summary provides critical insights tailored for potential bidders to assess their alignment with the DND’s needs for this procurement opportunity.