Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5735463200
Procurement of Shelf Stable Combat Rations for Canadian Armed Forces
Posted
June 11, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
WS5735463200
NAICS
311423
This opportunity is for the supply of shelf stable combat rations to the Canadian Armed Forces, managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for the Department of National Defence (DND). - Government Buyer: - Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of Department of National Defence (DND) - Products/Services Requested: - Shelf stable combat rations (consumable, shelf stable food and non-food items) - Rations must be packaged in overwrap bags - Intended for use in training, domestic and deployed operations, and emergency situations - Procurement Structure: - Two approaches: Prime Vendor (single contractor for all components) or Category by Category (multiple contracts by component, including ration assembly) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Rations must be shelf stable and suitable for environments where fresh rations are not feasible - Must meet the needs of the National Combat Ration Program (NCRP) - UNSPSC code: 50192700 (Packaged combination meals) - Contract Duration: - Estimated at 36 months
Description
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), seeks to procure shelf stable combat rations to support Canadian Armed Forces training, domestic and deployed operations, and emergency situations where fresh rations are not feasible. The procurement involves consumable, shelf stable products packaged in an overwrap bag. The solicitation includes two procurement approaches: a Prime Vendor approach with a single contractor managing all components, and a Category by Category approach with multiple contracts by component category. The contract duration is estimated at 36 months starting April 1, 2028.