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DND Seeks Deployable Precision Approach System for RCAF at 8 Wing Trenton

The Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada, is seeking to procure a deployable precision approach system for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) at 8 Wing Trenton to address an urgent operational gap. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Royal Canadian Air Force, Directorate of Aerospace Procurement - Contact: Fawaz Awan - OEMs and Vendors: - Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation (pre-identified sole supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - One deployable precision approach system (also referred to as a Transponder Landing System (TLS)) - Must provide Category I Instrument Landing System (ILS) equivalent or superior precision approach guidance - Must support multiple aircraft types without requiring aircraft modifications - Must be mobile, rapidly deployable, and all-weather capable - Must operate in extreme environments (temperature range -50°C to 50°C, suitable for Arctic and desert conditions) - Features required: autonomous operation, in-flight self-verification, internal and external power sources, modular design, remote diagnostics, and resilience to electronic warfare - Delivery required by August 1, 2026 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must be suitable for both domestic and expeditionary operations - Must be capable of sustained operation in austere environments - Urgent delivery timeline due to temporary unavailability of fixed precision approach infrastructure - Estimated contract value: $6,350,000 USD

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the supply of one deployable precision approach system to support Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) domestic and expeditionary operations at 8 Wing Trenton. The system must provide Category I Instrument Landing System (ILS) equivalent or better precision approach guidance to multiple aircraft types without requiring aircraft modification. It must be rapidly deployable, mobile, all-weather capable, and suitable for sustained operation in austere, Arctic, or desert environments. This procurement addresses an urgent operational gap due to the temporary unavailability of fixed precision approach infrastructure and supports NORAD, SAR, Air Mobility, and Agile Combat Employment operations.

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