Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8476-277225/A
DND Solicitation for 19 Self-Propelled 4-Stroke Sleds (Snowmobiles), Indigenous Business Set-Aside
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
W8476-277225/A
NAICS
336999
This opportunity from the Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada, is for the procurement of nineteen (19) self-propelled sleds with 4-stroke gasoline engines, reserved for Indigenous businesses. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Canada - Offices: National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa - Contact: Marie-Eve Bouchard DLP 5-3-1 - Products Requested: - 19 self-propelled sleds (snowmobiles) with 4-stroke gasoline engines - Minimum engine displacement: 890cc (890 cm3) - Two-passenger capacity with passenger backrest - Electric starter, hydraulic disc brakes - Minimum towing capacity: 400 kg - Delivery to Canadian Forces Bases: Greenwood (2), Winnipeg (4), Trenton (3), Goose Bay (8), Dundurn (2) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands named; open to any manufacturer meeting technical specifications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Procurement is set aside for Indigenous businesses listed in the Indigenous Business Directory - Must comply with Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) requirements - Warranty: Minimum 12 months after acceptance, with repair/replacement within 5 days of defect notification - Delivery required within 120 days after contract award - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction targets - Selection Criteria: - Competitive open bidding, lowest price wins - UNSPSC code: 25101903 (Snowmobiles or snow scooter) - Estimated contract value: $200,000 - $350,000 USD (based on typical unit pricing for commercial snowmobiles) - Potential OEMs: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP/Ski-Doo), Yamaha Motor Co., Polaris Inc., Arctic Cat - Competing products: Ski-Doo Expedition, Yamaha VK Professional, Polaris Titan, Arctic Cat Pantera
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND) requires nineteen (19) Sled Self Propelled, 4 strokes for delivery to Canadian Forces Bases in Greenwood, Winnipeg, Trenton, Goose Bay, and Dundurn. The delivery is requested 120 days after contract award. Bidding is restricted to Indigenous businesses listed in the Indigenous Business Directory and meeting PSIB. The contract duration is estimated to be 7 months starting from November 23, 2026.