Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8485-279524
DND Solicitation for Polyester Fibrous Cord (120,000 FT, Part No. DCCB-1800-YG)
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
W8485-279524
NAICS
314994
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking proposals for polyester fibrous cord for use in the Cadet Aviation Flight Program and Air Cadet Gliding Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), 7th Canadian Forces Supply Depot, Edmonton - Products Requested: - Polyester fibrous braided cord, part number DCCB-1800-YG (also referenced as NSN 4020-01-593-3517) - Quantity: 80 spools (bobbins), each 1,500 feet (total 120,000 feet) - Technical specifications: - Yellow fluorescent 1000 denier polyester fiber - Minimum tensile strength: 1,800 lbs - Weight: 14.4–14.7 lbs per 1,000 feet - Construction: 16 single spindles (15 yellow, 1 green marker), 10 green tracer strands, Herzog-type bobbins - Thermally treated, stretched, synthetic finish to reduce elongation, polyurethane coating - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance (category C) - Environmentally preferable packaging per D-LM-008-036/SF-000 - Delivery to Edmonton depot by contract end date - Suppliers may propose equivalent or substitute products if accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance from the OEM - Open to all qualified Canadian suppliers; proposals accepted in English or French - No specific OEM is named; equivalent products from any qualified manufacturer are permitted.
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND) requires the supply of polyester fibrous cord, specifically 120,000 feet (80 spools of 1,500 feet each) of fibrous cord with part number DCCB-1800-YG and NSN 4020-01-593-3517. Delivery is required to the 7 Canadian Forces Supply Depot in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on or before February 18, 2027. The contract duration is estimated to be 5 months starting from August 25, 2026. The procurement is open to all qualified suppliers in Canada and offers can be submitted in either official language of Canada.