Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8482-275407/A
DND Canada seeks Victoria-Class submarine spares: hydrophones, life rafts, life-saving suits, and reflector mounting kits
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
W8482-275407/A
NAICS
423690, 336419
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking proposals for the supply of critical spare parts for Victoria-Class submarines, to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canada - Delivery locations: CFB Esquimalt (British Columbia) and CFB Halifax (Nova Scotia) - OEMs and Vendors: - Thales Underwater Systems SAS (hydrophones, reflector mounting kits) - DSB Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH (inflatable life rafts) - RFD Beaufort Limited (submarine life-saving suits) - Survitec - Ellesmere Port (submarine life-saving suits) - Products Requested: - Hydrophone Sonar (Thales Underwater Systems SAS, part number 20107877/5845-14-390-3750, total quantity: 9) - Inflatable Life Raft (DSB Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH, part number 60391-000/4220-12-372-6555, total quantity: 80) - Submarine Life-Saving Suit (RFD Beaufort Limited and Survitec - Ellesmere Port, part number A374800A00/1001143/4220-99-589-2356, total quantity: 150) - Reflector Mounting Kit (Thales Underwater Systems SAS, part number 20107685/5845-14-032-3649, total quantity: 200) - Unique Requirements: - Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products but must specify brand, model, part number, and NCAGE code - All items are subject to the Controlled Goods Program under the Defence Production Act - Procurement is open to eligible bidders worldwide under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Delivery must be completed within approximately 5 months - Technical and safety equipment is required for submarine operations, emphasizing OEM-specified parts and strict compliance with controlled goods regulations.
Description
The Department of National Defence requires multiple spare parts for Victoria-Class submarines to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax. The items include hydrophones, inflatable life rafts, submarine life-saving suits, and reflector mounting kits, with specified quantities for each. Bidders proposing equivalent or substitute products must provide brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE. The procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program under the Defence Production Act and is open to eligible bidders worldwide.