Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W3996-26008/A
Canadian DND Solicits 192 ACR Resqlink 400 Personal Locator Beacons for Tactical Helicopter Squadrons
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
W3996-26008/A
NAICS
334511, 336413, 336419
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), 1 Wing Headquarters, is seeking competitive bids for the supply of 192 ACR Resqlink 400 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, 1 Wing Headquarters - Office: 65 Craftsman Boulevard, Kingston, Ontario - OEM Highlight: - ACR Electronics, Inc. is the specified manufacturer for the Resqlink 400 PLB (part number 2921) - Equivalent products from other OEMs may be considered if they meet all mandatory technical and performance criteria - Products Requested: - 192 ACR Resqlink 400 Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), part number 2921 - NSCM/CAGE code: 18560 - Technical requirements include: 406 MHz distress signaling, integrated GPS and Galileo GNSS receivers, minimum 24-hour operational transmission life - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to multiple Tactical Helicopter Squadron locations across Canada, including Petawawa, Kingston, St-Hubert, Valcartier, Edmonton, Gagetown, Cold Lake, Astra, Bagotville, and Borden - All units must be delivered by the specified deadline, with contract completion by the end of the period of performance - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian procurement policies and environmental packaging preferences - Offers may be submitted in English or French - Open to worldwide bidders; selection based on lowest price - No unique security requirements - Governed by trade agreements (e.g., NAFTA, CKFTA)
Description
The Department of National Defence requires 192 units of the GSIN: N4220, NSN: 2921:18560, BUOYANT PERS LOCATOR, RESQLINK 400PLB. The items are to be delivered to Tactical Helicopter Squadrons across Canada within the specified delivery dates and addresses. The contract duration is estimated to be 6 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. The solicitation is open to worldwide bidders with delivery in Canada.