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What is "Space Heaters and Thermostatic Switch"?

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## Opportunity Summary: Space Heaters and Thermostatic Switch Procurement

### PURPOSE & SCOPE
- **Procurement Items**: The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking space heaters and thermostatic switches for delivery to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. 
  - **Line Items**: 
    1. Electric Space Heaters (Part No. C300L-10.75-1NM) - Qty: 2 for Halifax, Qty: 2 for Esquimalt
    2. Electric Space Heaters (Part No. 209 4 7.5-3-NM) - Qty: 2 for Halifax, Qty: 2 for Esquimalt
    3. Thermostatic Switches (Part No. 87-0622-1 FIND 13) - Qty: 3 for Halifax, Qty: 2 for Esquimalt
- **Contract Type**: Not explicitly mentioned.
- **Estimated Value**: Not specified.

### BUYER INFORMATION
- **Issuing Organization**: Department of National Defence (DND)
- **Contact Details**: 
  - Neil Trousdale 
  - Email: neil.trousdale@forces.gc.ca
- **Important Dates**:
  - **Posted**: December 31, 2025
  - **Due Date for Bids**: January 15, 2026

### MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- **Certifications/Registrations**: 
  - Compliance with Canadian content requirements; preference for Canadian goods and services.
  - Eligibility for Canadian suppliers only (reciprocal procurement policy).
- **Geographic Restrictions**: Must be a Canadian supplier.

### TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- **Key Technical Capabilities**: Proven capability in supplying electric space heaters and thermostatic switches.
- **Specific Technologies**: Equipment must match or exceed provided part numbers.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards**: Timely delivery to specified military bases.

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications**: Previous experience supplying similar goods to government contracts may be advantageous.
- **Preferred Qualifications**: Strong history of compliance with rigorous procurement processes in the defence sector.
- **Competitive Advantage**: Offering equivalent or substitute products must include brand name and model details.

### KEY EVALUATION FACTORS
- **Evaluation Process**: Bids will be assessed on a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) basis.
- **Past Performance**: Track record with military or government procurement processes may be considered.
- **Additional Evaluation Criteria**: Acceptability of proposed equivalent or substitute products.

This opportunity presents a strategic procurement process favorable to Canadian suppliers, particularly those with capabilities in electric heating solutions and thermostatic controls. Suppliers must be prepared to provide both specified products and potentially acceptable substitutes, promoting flexibility and competition.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is January 15, 2026 (Overdue).

Space Heaters and Thermostatic Switch

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