RFP for ITM Services - Foam Suppression Systems (AFFF)
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Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking proposals for inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of foam fire-suppression systems that use aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). The work is in Ottawa, Ontario and appears intended for firms with relevant fire detection and suppression system experience. The contract includes three initial service years, with potential option years 4 through 7. The tender lists prime-cost allowances of $60,000 for years 1–3 combined and $20,000 for each option year. These amounts may not represent the full contract value; bidders should review the pricing schedule and statement of work in the official RFP. The RFP will be evaluated using established criteria, with the award intended to go to the proposal receiving the highest total score. Security requirements apply, but the specific requirements are contained in the RFP documents. Questions must be sent only to the designated contact identified in the official advertisement; contacting another party could create a risk of disqualification. Proposals must be submitted through the MERX electronic bidding system by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice references the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, CETA and the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement. MERX fees may apply. This opportunity potentially matches a Canadian contractor that can perform AFFF foam-system ITM services and meet the RFP’s technical, security, insurance, personnel, submission and other requirements. This summary does not determine whether your business qualifies. Review the complete official notice and RFP documents on MERX, confirm the exact closing time shown in the electronic bidding system, and verify all mandatory requirements before deciding whether to bid. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
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- Provide Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) services for fire detection and suppression systems involving AFFF foam suppression systems.
- Submit the proposal through the MERX Electronic Bidding System.
- Submit by the closing date and time shown in the electronic bidding system; the tender record lists November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Address solicitation questions only to the point of contact identified in the advertisement; contacting another party during the solicitation period may result in disqualification.
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Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is calling for Proposals from firms to provide the following services: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) Services of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems - Foam Suppression Systems (AFFF) . Information provided by the Proponents will be evaluated using the established criteria in the RFP. The objective of this RFP is to select the Proponent with the highest total score. Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their Proposals through the MERX Electronic Bidding System on or before the closing date and time indicated on the Electronic Bidding System. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Chapter Nineteen of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA). Details concerning the Security Requirements for this project are identified in the RFP documents. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed ONLY to the point of contact identified in this advertisement. Proponents who address their questions to anyone other than the point of contact during the solicitation period may, for that reason alone, be disqualified. Proponents can obtain contract award results from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity.brand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for YEAR 1 (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour l'ANNÉE 1 (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 1quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarbrand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for YEAR 2 (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour l'ANNÉE 2 (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 2quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarbrand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for YEAR 3 (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour l'ANNÉE 3 (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 3quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarcost Allowance Price : 60000.00description : Prime Cost Allowance for Years 1, 2 and 3 / Allocation budgétaire pour les années 1, 2 et 3quantity : 1brand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for the FIRST OPTION PERIOD (YEAR 4) (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour la PREMIÈRE PÉRIODE OPTIONNELLE (ANNÉE 4) (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 5quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarcost Allowance Price : 20000.00description : Prime Cost Allowance for Year 4 / Allocation budgétaire pour l'année 4quantity : 1brand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for the SECOND OPTION PERIOD (YEAR 5) (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour la DEUXIÈME PÉRIODE OPTIONNELLE (ANNÉE 5) (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 7quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarcost Allowance Price : 20000.00description : Prime Cost Allowance for Year 5 / Allocation budgétaire pour l'année 5quantity : 1brand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for the THIRD OPTION PERIOD (YEAR 6) (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour la TROISIÈME PÉRIODE OPTIONNELLE (ANNÉE 6) (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 9quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarcost Allowance Price : 20000.00description : Prime Cost Allowance for Year 6 / Allocation budgétaire pour l'année 6quantity : 1brand Preference : Not Applicable -Service Itemdescription : ITM Services for the FOURTH OPTION PERIOD (YEAR 7) (as per the SOW and associated annexes) / Services d’IEE pour la QUATRIÈME PÉRIODE OPTIONNELLE (ANNÉE 7) (conformément à l’EDT et aux annexes connexes)part No : 11quantity : 1unit Of Measure : Dollarcost Allowance Price : 20000.00description : Prime Cost Allowance for Year 7 / Allocation budgétaire pour l'année 7quantity : 1Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.
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