Opportunity

CanadaBuys #W3915-260016/A

Canadian Department of National Defence Solicitation for Small Arms Trainer and Indirect Fire Trainer Operator Services

Posted

June 22, 2026

Respond By

July 17, 2026

Identifier

W3915-260016/A

NAICS

611430

This opportunity from the Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada, seeks contractor support for Small Arms Trainer (SAT) and Indirect Fire Trainer (IFT) Operator Services across multiple Canadian Armed Forces locations. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa - Canadian Army Simulation Centre (CASC), Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named, but SAT and IFT systems are proprietary military simulators; training delivery is expected to be primarily by the OEM or qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Operator support for SAT and IFT systems (management, operation, operator-level maintenance) - Training delivery, scenario authoring, safety briefings, and reporting - Over 130 SAT/IFT systems at bases including Gagetown, Valcartier, Petawawa, Shilo, Bagotville, and others - 39,460 core hours annually for operator services - Small Arms Trainer weapon simulators requested for training (part numbers and quantities listed below) - Product Line Items: - M72A5 (6920-01-457-6060), C6 (6920-01-457-6731), C7A1 (6920-01-457-6726), C8 (6920-01-457-6711), .50 Cal (6920-01-457-6733), C9A1 (6920-01-457-6710), Carl Gustav (6920-01-457-6729), 81mm Mortar (6920-01-465-7095), M203A1 (6920-01-484-0249), 9mm Sig Sauer (01-5970587), 9mm Browning HP (01-4840249), 870 Shotgun (01-4605126), MP5N (6920-01-460-5124), 4 Lane SAT System (6920-01-451-4276), 8 Lane SAT System (6920-01-451-4274), Compressed Gas Cylinder (20lbs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Secret security clearance required for all personnel - Compliance with Canadian content and controlled goods regulations - Operators must be fluent in English or bilingual English-French depending on location - Services delivered primarily Monday to Friday, with additional hours via task authorizations - Contract governed by multiple trade agreements - Travel and subsistence reimbursement included - Training course for SAT operators is 3 days, with practical and oral evaluations

Description

This procurement is for the Department of National Defence (DND) to acquire services for Small Arms Trainer (SAT) and Indirect Fire Trainer Operators at sites across Canada. The contract duration is 24 months and the procurement method is Competitive – Open Bidding. The selection criteria is Lowest Cost-per-Point. The contract requires a Secret security clearance and the work location is across Canada.

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