Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8485-279401/A
Procurement of JTRS Platform I Power Supplies, Cooling Equipment, and Cabling for RCAF
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
W8485-279401/A
NAICS
423690, 334220, 335999
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), via the Department of National Defence (DND), is seeking proposals for hardware to support JTRS Platform I radios in fixed-site Link 16 environments. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), ADM(MAT) R&CS DLWSM - Products Requested: - 20 DC power supply units (part number: 0022430_001:83CD4) - 20 rack-mount cooling trays (part number: 0022416_001:83CD4) - 20 W105 power cables (part number: 0022418_001:83CD4) - 20 W112 power cables (part number: 0022420_001:83CD4) - 20 power cables to remote power supply (part number: 0022440_001:83CD4) - 20 data/control cables (part number: 0022438_001:83CD4) - 20 HMIG cables (part number: 0022426_001:83CD4) - 5 crypto fill cables (part number: 0022422_001:83CD4) - All items must be new, unused, and commercially available - Cables must be factory-terminated and constructed to recognized military and aerospace standards - Notable Requirements: - Compatibility with standard 19-inch rack installations - Multi-fan, forced-air cooling suitable for continuous operation under high-power radio transmission - Only suppliers with valid authorization and technical data access for certain cable assemblies are eligible due to controlled interface specifications - Installation, integration, testing, or certification services are specifically excluded - Delivery Location: Unit #3, 1941 Robertson Road, Bells Corners, Nepean, Ottawa, ON - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to authorized suppliers with technical data access
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND), on behalf of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of power supplies, rack-mount cooling equipment, and factory-terminated cabling to support JTRS Platform I radios in fixed-site Link 16 environments. The procurement includes 20 DC power supply units, 20 cooling trays, and 20 sets of cables, which provide power distribution, thermal management, and external connectivity but exclude installation, testing, or certification. Deliveries are to be made to Unit #3, 1941 Robertson Road, Bells Corners, Nepean, Ottawa, ON K2H 5B7. The contract duration is estimated at 28 months starting from November 2, 2026.