Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8482-275411/A
Canadian DND Procurement of Naval Diving, Firefighting, and Damage Control Equipment for Halifax-Class Ships
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
W8482-275411/A
NAICS
423490, 332996, 332999
This opportunity involves the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces, specifically CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt, seeking a broad range of specialized equipment and spares for Halifax-class naval vessels. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) - Canadian Armed Forces (CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt) - Key OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc (deep-sea diver helmets) - Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd (air pressure demand regulators) - Kidde Fire Fighting Inc (check valves, fire extinguisher cylinders) - Montreal Bronze Ltd (O-rings) - Semco Maritime A/S (preformed packings) - Grinnell Corp of Canada (diaphragm stop valves) - Dresser Canada Inc (hydraulic-pneumatic rotary actuator parts kits) - Amerex Corporation, Simex Defence Inc, Promaxis Systems Inc, 3M Company (signage, markers, and other accessories) - Products/Services Requested: - Deep-sea diver helmets (part number 500-701), 40 units total - Air pressure demand regulators (AP0287S), 50 units total - Check valves (3233-9083-5), 5 units total - O-rings (130-0060), 20 units total - Preformed packings (15-0181-1256), 700 units total - Fire extinguisher cylinders (01486210), 10 units total - Diaphragm stop valves (CCE21209), 5 units total - Hydraulic-pneumatic rotary actuator parts kits (770387-347-888), 4 units total - Additional items: hoses, signage, markers, gaskets, brackets, connectors, and corrosion chemicals, with quantities ranging from single digits to several hundred - Notable Requirements: - Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products but must provide brand, model, part number, and NCAGE information - Preference for Canadian content and suppliers from Canada or eligible trading partners - Delivery to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt - Competitive open bidding with selection based on lowest price - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is 12 months from award
Description
The Department of National Defence requires diving helmet spares to be delivered to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. The procurement includes deep-sea diver helmets and air pressure demand regulators in specified quantities. Bidders proposing equivalent products must provide brand and model details. The contract duration is 12 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on lowest price.