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Canada DND Solicitation for .300 Blackout Special Purpose Assault Ammunition (Multiple Variants)

National Defence Canada (DND) is seeking competitive proposals for the long-term supply and delivery of Special Purpose Assault Ammunition (SPAA) in .300 AAC Blackout caliber, covering five main variants: - Supersonic Expeditionary (1A) - Supersonic Domestic (1B) - Supersonic Training (1C, frangible/lead-free) - Subsonic Expeditionary (2A) - Subsonic Domestic (2B)

Key procurement details: - Government Buyer: Department of National Defence (Canada), offices DLP 8-1-4 and DAAT 8-1-4, primary contact Megan Buchanan - No specific OEMs named; ammunition must be compatible with Colt Canada C8 carbines and 300 Blackout upper receivers - Estimated annual quantities: 40,000–80,000 rounds per variant, with initial trial lots of 3,000 rounds per variant and options for additional years - Strict technical requirements: - All operational variants require jacketed projectiles (solid/monolithic not accepted) - Headstamp markings must include manufacturer initials, year, and caliber/effect (e.g., '300 BLK', '300 BLK-SUB', '300 BLK-FRA') - Lot number traceability for all components (primer, propellant, case, projectile) - Packaging and palletization per Statement of Work; flexibility in pallet size - Environmental testing: ammunition must function in up to 100% humidity - Performance testing: velocity measured with 16-inch SAAMI-spec barrels, using light screen and Doppler - Compliance with ANSI/SAAMI 300 AAC Blackout standards and Canadian certification (Natural Resources Canada) - Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) to multiple Canadian military facilities (e.g., Ashton, Petawawa, Ottawa) - Evaluation includes sample submissions (20-round and 3,000-round lots) and manufacturer attestations for compatibility/interchangeability - Open to global suppliers under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Selection based on combined technical merit and price

Notable requirements: - Only jacketed projectiles for operational use; frangible/lead-free for training - Manufacturer's data card required for lot traceability - All pricing must include delivery and applicable taxes - No proprietary upper receiver parts required; non-proprietary 300 Blackout uppers accepted

Description

The Department of National Defence requires the supply and delivery of 300 Blackout ammunition, covering multiple ammunition variants. Optional quantities may be ordered for up to 84 months after contract award. The equipment must fully comply with the Technical Specifications in the Request for Proposal solicitation document. The estimated contract period is 60 months, 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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