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What is "SWITCH, MEMBRANE"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- The Department of National Defence (DND) is procuring membrane switches with the following specifications:
  - **Line Item 001:** 15 units of SWITCH, MEMBRANE (Part Number: 593-6961230; NCAGE: 53711; GSIN: 4250) for delivery to CFB Halifax.
  - **Line Item 002:** 10 units of SWITCH, MEMBRANE (Part Number: 593-6961230; NCAGE: 53711; GSIN: 4250) for delivery to CFB Esquimalt.
- Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products by indicating brand name and part number.
- Contract type not explicitly mentioned; potential for negotiation with suppliers noted.
  
**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Organization:** Department of National Defence (DND)
- **Contact:** Matthew Houle (matthew.houle@forces.gc.ca)
- **Important Dates:**
  - Posted Date: January 7, 2026
  - Due Date for Proposals: January 23, 2026, at 14:00 EST

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:** Not specified; bidders may need standard business registrations.
- **Qualifications:** Required to provide goods as described.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** Not indicated.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Limited to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Capabilities:** The ability to deliver the specified PART NUMBER and comply with technical requirements.
- **Specific Technologies:** Items must conform to specifications provided in the documentation.
- **Deliverables:** Successful provision of membrane switches to specified Canadian Forces bases.
- **Performance Standards:** Compliance with the requirements in Annex “A” of the solicitation.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications:** Certifications related to quality assurance or standards for electronic components may enhance appeal.
- **Preferred Experience:** Experience supplying similar electronic components to governmental or defense sectors could be advantageous.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, pricing, and delivery capabilities.
- Specific weighting or detailed evaluation criteria not provided.
- Past performance may be a factor, as debriefings can be requested post-bid evaluation.

**FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS:**
- Sections without relevant information were omitted as per guidelines.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on January 23, 2026. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

Question 3

Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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This historical contract listing is preserved for research purposes. Contractors can use past solicitation data to understand requirements, pricing trends, and prepare for similar future opportunities from Department of National Defence (DND).

Question 4

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Question 5

Will this contract be re-solicited in the future?

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