# 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.

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