Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8482-275566/A
DND procurement of diving straps, diver’s knives, and swim fins
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 05, 2026
Identifier
W8482-275566/A
NAICS
423910
Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking diving equipment for FDU-class ships, with deliveries to two Canadian Forces bases. - Government buyer: Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND); the specific sub-agency or purchasing office is not identified. - Requested equipment and manufacturers: - AQUALUNG USA, INC: elastic straps, part 621132, 50 per delivery location (100 total); swim fins, part 6211-10, 25 pairs per location (50 pairs total). - XS SCUBA INC: diver’s knives, part KN200, 60 per location (120 total). - POSEIDON DIVING SYSTEMS AB: diver’s knives, part 0655-011, 20 per location (40 total). - U S DIVERS CO AQUA LUNG DIV: swim fins, part 6211-30, 25 pairs per location (50 pairs total). - APEKS MARINE EQUIPMENT LTD: swim fins, part FA2480101XL, 25 pairs per location (50 pairs total). - Delivery locations: CFB 12 Wing Shearwater and CFB Esquimalt. - The equipment is for generic diving use aboard FDU-class ships. The stated estimated contract duration is 18 months.
Description
The Department of National Defence is seeking offers for diving miscellaneous equipment (generic) for FDU-class ships, as detailed in the Annex Statement of Requirements. Items include elastic straps, diver’s knives, and swim fins. Delivery is requested at CFB 12 Wing Shearwater and CFB Esquimalt. The estimated contract duration is 18 months, and selection is based on lowest price.