Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8486-260448/A
Canadian Department of National Defence Seeks Advanced Homemade Explosives Training Services
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 14, 2026
Identifier
W8486-260448/A
NAICS
611430
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking competitive proposals for advanced training services focused on homemade and improvised explosives for Canadian Armed Forces personnel. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; the requirement is for specialized training services, not equipment procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Advanced Homemade Explosive (HME) Training Support Services - Level 3 training on manufacturing, handling, disposal, and neutralization of explosives such as TATP, HMTD, RDX, MEKP, UNBM, ANBM, NITROBM, and improvised detonators - Course duration: 8-16 days per session - Student-to-instructor ratio: 2:1 - Training includes practical exercises, safety procedures, laboratory work, and issuance of completion certificates - Deliverables: training materials, range exercises, completion reports, and certificates - Training must be delivered in English - Contractor must provide qualified chemists, instructors, and medical professionals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Training facilities must be located in Canada or the Continental/Contiguous United States, in a climate suitable for outdoor training - Courses are delivered on an as-and-when-required basis with a minimum 90-day advance notice - Compliance with Treasury Board policies regarding contracts awarded to former public servants - No security clearance requirements for this procurement - Bidders may submit proposals in English or French
Description
This solicitation is issued by the Department of National Defence (DND) for the provision of Advanced Homemade Explosives (HME) training. The contract is intended to be established for a period of five years. The training facilities must be located in a climate suitable for outdoor training within Canada or the Continental/Contiguous United States of America. Bidders may submit documents in either official language of Canada, English or French.