Opportunity

Merx #WS5211279595

Industry Feedback Sought for DND Heavy Equipment Replacement Project (CHER Bundle 1)

Posted

April 14, 2026

Respond By

April 28, 2026

Identifier

WS5211279595

NAICS

336999, 532412

This opportunity involves a Request for Information (RFI) from Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) for the Department of National Defence (DND) regarding the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) Project - Bundle 1. - Government Buyer: - Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Department of National Defence (DND) - Purpose: - Seeking industry feedback on factors that led to the unsuccessful outcome of a previous heavy equipment procurement - Gathering recommendations to improve future procurement success - Scope: - Replacement of heavy construction machinery and vehicles for DND - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage - Products/Services Requested: - Heavy construction machinery and vehicles (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Notable Requirements: - Industry input is requested to inform future procurement strategy - No purchase or contract will result directly from this RFI - Trade Agreement: - Procurement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry input on the factors that led to the unsuccessful outcome of a previous Request for Proposal related to the Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) Project Bundle 1. The goal is to gather recommendations to improve the chances of success in a future procurement. The project involves replacement of heavy construction machinery and vehicles, managed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services for the Department of National Defence under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

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