Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8486-260744/A
Canadian DND Solicits Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Man Overboard) Devices
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
W8486-260744/A
NAICS
332993, 325920, 336419
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking competitive proposals for the supply of Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Man Overboard) devices for naval safety operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, ON - Directorate of Munitions and Explosives Technical Management (D Gest TME) and Director Ammunition and Explosives Management and Engineering (DAEME) - Products Requested: - Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Man Overboard) devices - Combined day/night signal with smoke and two electric lights, attached to a Kisbie ring by a line - Inert cutaway (training) versions also required - Quantities: - Initial delivery: 1 inert cutaway and 100 operational units to each depot (Bedford, NS and Rocky Point, BC) - Annual deliveries: 100 operational units per depot per year for up to 3 additional years - Associated documentation and technical data - Notable Requirements: - Devices must meet detailed physical, performance, environmental, packaging, and safety standards - Minimum shelf life of 4 years; units must be less than 6 months old at delivery - Automatic and manual activation, minimum smoke and light duration, and Canadian certification required - Compliance with Canadian regulations and quality assurance standards - Devices are not subject to the Controlled Goods Program; no security requirements - Delivery Locations: - Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD/DMFC) Bedford, NS - Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD/DMFC) Rocky Point, BC - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; procurement is open and competitive - Covered by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); UNSPSC code 46101600 (Ammunition)
Description
The Canadian Department of National Defence is soliciting proposals for the supply of Signal, Smoke and Illumination devices designed to mark the position of a man overboard from a ship. The device combines day and night signals with smoke and two electric lights and attaches to a Kisbie ring via a line. The contract duration is 50 months starting September 1, 2026, with deliveries to CFAD Bedford, NS and CFAD Rocky Point, BC, including initial and annual quantities. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on lowest price.