CanadaBuys #W3999-270003

Canada Seeks Industry Input on Aviation Life Support Equipment for Rotary Wing Tactical Aviation

The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada, through the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters, is seeking industry input on Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) for Rotary Wing Tactical Aviation operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters - Products/Services Requested: - Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Night Vision Binoculars with airworthiness certification - Immersion suits (dry/watertight suits) with airworthiness certification - Aircrew combat vests with ballistic plate carriers and airworthiness certification - Personal integrated inflatable solutions for combat vests with airworthiness certification - Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), with or without airworthiness certification - Combat search and survival radios with 406 SARSAT, two-way voice (121.5 MHz, 243.0 MHz), encrypted data, anti-jam, and anti-spoof antennas - Single-person/individual flotation devices for post-aircraft ditching events - Notable Requirements: - All aviation equipment must have airworthiness certification where specified - Radios must support advanced features: encrypted data, anti-jam, anti-spoof antennas, and SARSAT compatibility - Industry is encouraged to provide promotional materials, technical documentation, and physical samples for evaluation - This is a Request for Information (RFI) only; no contract or purchase commitment is made - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Delivery of samples is required to 1 Wing Headquarters in Kingston, Ontario, for evaluation by a working group - Evaluation and return of samples are scheduled, but no procurement or contract period is defined

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking information from industry regarding Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) for Rotary Wing Tactical Aviation operations. The LOI aims to gather details on various ALSE products including night vision goggles, immersion suits, combat vests, personal locator beacons, survival radios, and flotation devices, all with or without airworthiness certification. Industry is encouraged to provide promotional materials, technical documents, and physical samples for review during a working group scheduled for June 8-12, 2026. This LOI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a contract or bid solicitation.

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