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Advance Notice: Major Infrastructure Design-Build for NORAD Northern Basing in Northwest Territories

This Advance Procurement Notice outlines upcoming opportunities for major infrastructure development to support NORAD modernization at Forward Operating Locations in Inuvik and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. - Government Buyer: - Defence Construction Canada - National Capital Region, on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) - Scope of Work: - Modified Design-Build (MDB) contracts for each site (Inuvik and Yellowknife) - Infrastructure includes: - Airfield improvements - Hangars - Ammunition compounds - Fuel facilities - Accommodations - Warehousing - IT infrastructure - Contract Details: - One MDB contract per site - Each contract may exceed $5 billion in value - Security & Participation Requirements: - SECRET Facility Security Clearance required for contractors - Early security clearance sponsorship available via Defence Construction Canada’s Industrial Security Program - Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) required, promoting Indigenous subcontracting, employment, and training - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in this notice - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Indigenous participation and security clearances - Large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure development

Description

This Advance Procurement Notice (APN) is for potential contracts related to the NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure at Forward Operating Locations in Inuvik and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The project involves infrastructure development to support NORAD modernization and continental defense, including airfield improvements, hangars, ammunition compounds, fuel facilities, accommodations, warehousing, and IT infrastructure. The contracts will be Modified Design-Build (MDB) with one contract per site, potentially exceeding $5 billion each. The procurement is projected for Spring 2026 (Inuvik) and Fall 2026 (Yellowknife), subject to approval.

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