Goods & Equipment Canada CanadaBuys RFI / Sources Sought Closes 2028-06-15

Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project Bundle 4 (W8476 185840 E)

Issuing Buyer: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Est. Value: Specified in official notice Published: 2022-01-15

Scope Summary

Follow the tender notice in SAP Ariba: http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/12105750 AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Buyandsell posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and responses must be submitted on June 15th, 2028 by 14:00 EDT. The Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project seeks to replace the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) militarized Heavy Support Equipment (HSE) capability with modern, reliable, and deployable equipment. CHER has divided the equipment into eight (8) acquisition bundles.

Bid Readiness Checklist

  • 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
    Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).
    Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
  • 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
    Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2028-06-15.
    Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
  • 3. Technical Specs, Lead Times & Warranty Mandatory
    Confirm OEM/equivalent part compliance, delivery lead times, OEM authorization, and post-delivery warranty coverage.
    Suggested Evidence: Spec Sheet, OEM Authorization & Lead-Time Schedule
  • 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
    Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
    Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions

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