Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W6570-270024
Student Accommodation Services for Canadian Armed Forces at BCIT College
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
W6570-270024
NAICS
721310
This opportunity is for the provision of student accommodations for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel attending AME-E training at BCIT College in Richmond, BC. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), 2 Canadian Air Division Headquarters, 17 Wing Winnipeg - Contact: Cheri Robin - Scope of Requirement: - Accommodations for 68 CAF students, split into two groups of 34 - Duration: Each group requires housing for approximately 119 nights, covering the first semester of training - Location: Within a 35 km radius of BCIT Aerospace Campus, Richmond, BC - Accommodation Requirements: - Fully furnished units with one or two beds per room - Private, lockable three-piece bathrooms (toilet, sink, shower) for each unit - Secure, gender-safe spaces and individual keys/fobs for each occupant - Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning/heating, study areas, and onsite laundry facilities - Flexibility: Offers may include multiple properties if all units meet mandatory criteria - Procurement Details: - Competitive solicitation, selection based on lowest price - Open to Canadian and eligible international suppliers under applicable trade agreements - No specific OEMs or product vendors; this is a service procurement - No security requirements; future solicitations may include greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and net-zero targets
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND) requires accommodations for 68 Canadian Armed Forces personnel attending accredited training programs at BCIT College for the first semester of AME-E courses starting August 2026. The contract duration is estimated to be one month, beginning August 1, 2026. The solicitation seeks offers to provide lodging near the Aerospace Campus in Richmond, BC, with specific requirements for private lockable bathrooms and gender-appropriate room assignments. The procurement method is competitive traditional with selection based on lowest price.