CanadaBuys #W0107-275625

Short-term Lease of UHF Radios, Repeaters, and Training for Canadian Defence Reserve Training

The Department of National Defence (Canada) is seeking competitive proposals for the short-term lease of UHF handheld radios and deployable repeater systems to support summer reserve training for Canadian Brigade Groups. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), 4th Canadian Division Support Group, Petawawa, Ontario - Products and Quantities: - 600 UHF handheld radios (403–470 MHz) - Each radio package must include: - Battery - Programming cable (1 per 6 radios) - Headset - Carrying case with belt clip or equivalent - Spare battery - Multi-bay charger (minimum 6 charging slots per 6 radios) - 3 deployable repeater systems - Must extend handheld radio coverage to at least a 20 km diameter - Frequency range: 403–470 MHz - Services Requested: - In-person training for up to 10 personnel on repeater system setup and installation - Training to be delivered at a DND facility and include all travel, meal, and accommodation expenses - Notable Requirements: - Delivery of at least 50% of equipment by initial deadline, full delivery by final deadline - Lease term extends through the end of the training period - Environmentally preferable (ecological) packaging is encouraged - Selection based on combined technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; open to all compliant manufacturers - Delivery Locations: - 31 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Wolseley Barracks, London, ON - 32 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, The LCol George Taylor Denison Armoury, Toronto, ON - 33 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, 1745 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON

Description

The Department of National Defence requires the lease of 600 UHF handheld radios with batteries. Each radio package must include a programming cable for every 6 radios, a headset, a carrying case with belt clip or equivalent, a spare battery, and a multi-bay charger with at least 6 charging slots for every 6 radios. The radios must operate within a frequency range of 403 MHz to 470 MHz. The contract duration is 5 months starting from June 30, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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