# CanadaBuys #W8486-260512/A

Replacement BOCLE system for aviation turbine fuel lubricity testing

**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** W8486-260512/A
**NAICS:** 334516

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking a turnkey instrument for aviation turbine fuel lubricity testing at its Gatineau laboratory.
- **Buyer:** Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE) / Canadian Forces Technical Services Laboratory (CETQ), Applied Sciences Laboratory.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM or vendor is named in the available documents. **No specified brand or manufacturer is required.**
- **Main equipment:** One Ball-on-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE), including operating and analysis software and a computer workstation if required by the manufacturer.
- **Accessories:** One digital micrometer with stand/slide assembly, one cleaning bath sized for 50 mL of fuel, one spare pre-calibrated temperature-humidity probe, 30 test rings, and 100 test balls. No part numbers are stated.
- **Performance requirements:** The system must provide automated testing in accordance with ASTM D5001 and support evaluation against ASTM D1655 lubricity limits for aviation turbine fuel.
- **Included services:** Delivery, installation, calibration, testing and commissioning; one day of on-site English training for up to four scientists; and warranty-period technical support by phone and email, with email responses within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
- **Optional services and support:** Five annual options for on-site preventive maintenance and calibration, including labour, parts, shipping and travel. Software maintenance updates are required for 10 years after equipment delivery.
- **Timing and other requirements:** Equipment and associated deliverables are due within eight weeks after contract award. Environmental packaging requirements apply.

### Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking proposals for the replacement of a BOCLE (Ball-On-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator). The procurement is conducted through open competitive bidding, with selection based on the lowest price. The estimated contract period is four months, with a proposed start date of November 27, 2026. The solicitation states that deliverables are due no later than eight weeks after contract award.

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