Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W1985-26B051
Procurement of Two Advanced Laser Engraving Machines for Canadian Armed Forces
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
W1985-26B051
NAICS
333249, 541330
The Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada, is seeking proposals for the supply, installation, commissioning, and training of two advanced laser engraving machines for the Canadian Armed Forces. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), 202nd Workshops Depot (Montreal) and CSGT/LESC (Ottawa) - Products Requested: - Two (2) new, current-production laser engraving machines - Must integrate both CO and fibre laser technologies in a single unit - Minimum usable work area: 700 mm x 400 mm - Capable of engraving on various materials - Compatible with major CAD software - Includes software, manuals, and certificates - Minimum two-year warranty; optional preventive maintenance up to five years - Services Requested: - On-site delivery and handling to Montreal and Ottawa locations - Installation, adjustment, leveling, testing, and certification (CSA/ASME) - One full day of training at each site (French in Montreal, English in Ottawa) - Documentation submission (manuals, certificates) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canada's net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals by 2050 - Adherence to Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement and Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Training must cover health and safety, machine operation, software programming, engraving/cutting, maintenance, and hands-on exercises - Warranty and preventive maintenance options - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract period extends until all deliverables are received by March 31, 2027
Description
This solicitation is for the acquisition, installation, commissioning, and training for two laser engraving machines. These machines will be used to produce identification plates and perform permanent marking of parts and equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces. One machine will be delivered and installed at the 202nd Workshop Depot in Montréal, Quebec, and the other at the Land Engineering Support Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. The contract duration is estimated to be 6 months starting from September 30, 2026.