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Existent Gum Content Tester and Support Services for Department of National Defence

The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking proposals for the supply, installation, and support of an Existent Gum Content Tester for petroleum product testing at its Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE) in Gatineau, Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Directorate of Land Procurement (DLP 9-2-2) - Offices: Centre d'essais techniques de la qualité (CETQ) and Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE) - Products Requested: - Existent Gum Content Tester (1 unit) - Must comply with ASTM D381 and IP 540 standards - Includes evaporation bath, thermostatically controlled solid metal block, conical jet adaptors, flow indicator, non-mercury temperature sensor - All cables, connectors, and accessories for a fully functional system - Accessories: - 12 beakers (100 mL, no spout) - 2 fritted/sintered glass funnels (coarse porosity, 150 mL, pore diameter 150–250 µm) - Documentation: - Calibration certificate (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab) - Environmental evaluation report (hazardous substances, WHMIS 2015 compliance) - User manual and calibration manual (if available) - Statement of software support and continued production - Services Requested: - Delivery, installation, commissioning, and on-site calibration by authorized factory representatives - One day on-site training for up to four scientists (operation, calibration, maintenance, hands-on tutorial) - Technical support (telephone/email, 48-hour response) - Optional annual preventive maintenance and calibration for up to five years (includes labor, parts, shipping, travel) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must not be discontinued and will remain supported for at least two years post-delivery - Environmental and safety compliance (Canadian packaging, WHMIS 2015) - Only Canadian suppliers eligible (reciprocity policy) - Delivery required within 12 weeks of contract award - Contract duration is 10 years, including support period - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; bidders must supply compliant equipment and documentation.

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of an Existent Gum Content Tester used to determine gum content (washed/unwashed) by jet evaporation for testing petroleum products delivered to the Department of National Defence. The contract duration is estimated to be 120 months (10 years) from the date of award. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. Delivery of all deliverables is required within 12 weeks after contract award.

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