Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8486-270848/A
Feasibility Study: Solid-State Hydrogen-Powered Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV)
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
W8486-270848/A
NAICS
541690
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a contractor to conduct a digital feasibility study for a solid-state hydrogen-powered Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) with a maximum weight of 45,000 lbs. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Army, Directorate of Land Procurement - National Defence Headquarters - Scope of Work: - Digital feasibility study for solid-state hydrogen-powered LAVs (4x4, 6x6, 8x8, and tracked configurations) - Analysis of Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) for powertrain systems - 3-D CAD conceptual designs and digital evaluations - Project management, monthly progress meetings, and milestone deliverables - Draft and final reports required - Key Requirements: - Expertise in hydrogen fuel systems, vehicle design, and project management - Maximum gross vehicle weight: 45,000 lbs - No security clearance required - Compliance with Canadian government contracting policies - Funding and Performance: - Total contract value capped at $1.2 million CAD - Contract duration: up to 2 years, with final delivery by March 20, 2028 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated - Interested businesses include STL Engineering Inc., SolidHydrogen Pty Ltd, Hydrogen in Motion (H2M), and Redrock Power Systems - Notable Requirements: - Proposals may be submitted in either official language - Focus is on professional feasibility study services, not procurement of physical vehicles or products
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking to conduct a digital feasibility study for a solid-state hydrogen-powered Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) with a maximum weight of 45,000 lbs. The solicitation aims to establish one contract for an initial period of two years, with final delivery no later than March 20, 2028. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and proposals may be submitted in either official language of Canada. There are no security clearance requirements for this contract.