Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8482-264960/A
DND Solicits Anti-Exposure Coveralls and Immersion Suits (Viking or Equivalent) for Halifax-class
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
July 03, 2026
Identifier
W8482-264960/A
NAICS
315990, 315280
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking bids for the supply of anti-exposure coveralls and immersion suits to support the Halifax-class system's life-saving equipment needs. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer, A/D MAR P 9-3-3 - Contact: Xavier McNeill - OEM Highlight: - Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S is specified as the reference OEM; equivalent products are acceptable - Products/Quantities/Part Numbers: - Anti-Exposure Coveralls and Immersion Suits in a wide range of sizes (from 34F to 66 Long) - Notable part numbers include PS4199-46, PS4199-50, PS4199-54, PS4199-58, PS4199-62, PS4199-66, PS4199-34F, PS4199-36F SHORT, PS4199-38F, PS4199-40F LONG, PS4199-42F LONG, PS4199-44F, PS5002-46, PS5002-54, PS5002-58 (and variants with :R1172 suffix) - Quantities per line item range from 2 to 290 units, with the largest single line item being 290 units of PS5002-54 (immersion suit, universal size) - Delivery and Locations: - Delivery required to CFB Halifax (Nova Scotia) and CFB Esquimalt (British Columbia) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for Canadian content - Compliance with detailed packaging, barcoding, and quality assurance standards - Suits must be suitable for rescue boat work and upper deck operations in cold maritime environments (e.g., North Atlantic) - Quick donning capability required - All products must be delivered by a negotiable deadline, not later than March 31, 2027 - Open to worldwide bidders; competitive process under Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
Description
The Department of National Defence requires Anti-Exposure Coveralls & Immersion Suits to support the Halifax-class system, specifically Life Saving Equipment (HFX Class). Delivery is requested at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt in the regions of British Columbia and Nova Scotia. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. The contract duration is 12 months, and the solicitation is open to worldwide bidders.