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Canadian Department of National Defence Solicits Whale Watching Services for Chiefs of Defence Conference

The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking proposals for whale watching services to support the Pacific Command Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canada - Contact: Ila Jordan - Scope of Services: - Provision of whale watching excursion for up to 190 passengers - Up to two large passenger vessels with certified capacities - 3-hour guided excursion with knowledgeable narration by qualified naturalists - Light refreshments (tea, coffee, bottled water, soft drinks, pastries) for all passengers - Services to be conducted near the Fairmont Empress Hotel - Full compliance with Transport Canada maritime safety regulations and Fisheries and Oceans Canada marine mammal observation rules - Environmentally responsible operations; may include future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and net-zero commitments - Notable Requirements: - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible - Selection based on lowest price - No security requirements - Event scheduled for August 31, with contract period from award to end of August - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to all qualified Canadian whale watching operators

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Department of National Defence for whale watching services to be provided on August 31st, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia. The contract duration is approximately one month starting around July 15, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. There are no security requirements associated with this solicitation, and only Canadian suppliers are eligible to submit offers.

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