Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8476-277229/A
DND tracked carrier, tracked trailer, and operator familiarization training
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
December 03, 2026
Identifier
W8476-277229/A
NAICS
333120, 423810, 611519
Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking a tracked carrier and trailer for operations at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), National Defence Canada, through National Defence Headquarters, DLP 5-3-3. The listed contact is Dong Le. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturer, make, model, part number, reseller, or supplier is named. The solicitation calls for an OEM-certified training provider but does not identify one. - Requested equipment: - One tracked carrier with a front dozer blade, front winch, crane, and rear platform. - One tracked trailer with a flat platform and road-certified lighting. - Key requirements: The carrier must carry at least 10,000 kg and the trailer at least 17,500 kg, uniformly distributed. The carrier must reach at least 11 km/h, have no more than 30 kPa ground pressure at GVWR, and ford at least 1.0 m with the trailer. It must include a Tier 4 Final diesel engine, cold-weather starting aids for temperatures down to -46 °C, and a four-seat ROPS cab. The trailer platform must be at least 2,440 mm wide and 6,100 mm long; it must use the same track parts and rollers as the carrier at minimum. - Included service: One English-language familiarization training course for up to four operators and four technicians. Provide at least four hours of training for each group, covering operation, safety, maintenance, systems, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. - Delivery and warranty: Delivery to CFB Cold Lake is requested within 360 days after order or award, DDP. The contract continues through the warranty period; warranty must be the longer of the supplier’s standard coverage or 12 months or 1,000 operating hours after acceptance. - Other notable requirements: Equipment must comply with the purchase description and technical evaluation matrix. The solicitation does not specify a make or model and states that substitutes are not permitted.
Description
The Department of National Defence is seeking offers for one tracked carrier and trailer for delivery to CFB Cold Lake. Delivery is requested within 360 days after contract award. Offers must be submitted by email, and the stated selection criterion is lowest price. The procurement is open bidding and the solicitation documents are available in English and French.