Infrared Transparent Windows Ass.

Trade Agreement: NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

INFRARED TRANSPARENT WINDOWS ASSEMBLIES FOR THE CANADIAN COAST GUARD VESSELS IN THE NATIONAL REGION OF CANADA

GSIN N2090F & JI6650

The Canadian Coast Guard has the requirement to establish a national individual standing offer for "Infrared Transparent Windows Assemblies" that will be used on the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Vessels.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada - Honduras Free Trade Agreement, Canada - Korea Free Trade Agreement, Canada - Panama Free Trade Agreement, and Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

The period of the Standing Offer is for three (3) years.

There are no security requirement associated with this requirement.

The geographic area for the services covered under this Standing Offer are the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessel’s home ports, repair facilities, commercial shipyards and repair facilities under contract with the CCG, across Canada.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL CRITERIA EVALUATION

M1 The Offeror must demonstrate that he is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" or an OEM authorized distributor to support a warranty.

M2 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must be approved by a Recognized Classification Society for marine application.

M3 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" lenses must have a broadband transmission allowing both visible spectrum wavelengths and the infrared wavelengths to transmit through the lenses.

M4 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must be provided with a gasket which must be installed between the exterior of the enclosure and the "Infrared transparent Window Assemblies".

M5 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must come in two distinct sizes (3 inches and 4 inches):

M5.1 The three inches (3 in) "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must have an actual lenses viewing aperture diameter between 2.5 inches (63.50 millimeters) inclusively and 3.0 inches (76.20 millimeters) inclusively.

M5.2 The four inches (4 in) "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must have an actual lenses viewing aperture diameter between 3.5 inches (88.90 millimeters) inclusively and 4.0 inches (101.60 millimeters) inclusively.

M6 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must have a permanently attached and hinged solid metal impact and load resistant cover secured or opened for viewing access by non removable fasteners.

M7 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must have an ingress protection (IP) rating equal to IP65 or better.

M8 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must be rated to two hundred degrees Celsius (200°C) or greater.

M9 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" mounting hardware installed "within" the cabinet shall not be greater than three quarter of an inch (0.75 in) if made from metal.

M10 "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" must be provided with identification labels for each "Infrared Transparent Window Assembly". This label must be completed with information about the "Infrared Transparent Window Assembly" construction, i.e. transmission rate, lens material, etc. This information is required to perform "Infrared Transparent Window Assemblies" testing in a consistent manner for future trending of results. The label will be installed over the cover or on the electrical box. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.