Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8482-264657/A
National Defence Canada Solicits 88 Damage Control Flood Training Suits for CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
W8482-264657/A
NAICS
315990
National Defence Canada is seeking proposals for the supply and delivery of Damage Control Flood Training Suits for use at two major Canadian Forces Bases. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canada - Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer, D MAR P 9-2-3 - Contracting authority: Christopher Cauchi - OEMs and Vendors: - ABYSS DIVING SUITS LTD (OEM for ABYSS-1) - Equivalent or substitute OEMs may be proposed if full details (brand, model, part number, NCAGE) are provided - Products/Services Requested: - 88 Damage Control Flood Training Suits (44 for CFB Halifax, 44 for CFB Esquimalt) - Part number: ABYSS-1 (NCAGE L3660) - Suits must be made from at least 4mm compressed neoprene, with Kevlar reinforcements on shoulders and knees, heavy-duty waterproof front-entry zipper, latex wrist seals, neoprene leg seals, universal sizing (1.5 to 2.13 m), adjustable straps, and include a protective transport/storage bag - Lifetime warranty repair program in Canada required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Canadian content preference applies - Proposals for equivalent products must specify brand, model, part number, and NCAGE - Delivery to CFB Halifax (NS) and CFB Esquimalt (BC) main warehouses - Selection based on lowest price through open competitive bidding - Delivery required by March 31, 2027 (negotiable) - All suits must include a lifetime warranty repair program in Canada
Description
The Department of National Defence requires Damage Control Flood Training Suits to be delivered to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. The solicitation includes 44 suits for each location, with proposals for equivalent or substitute products requiring specification of brand, model, part number, and NCAGE. The contract duration is estimated at 18 months, with a preference for Canadian goods and services. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is lowest price.