Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8482-275899/A
Halifax-class ship torque converters and O-rings
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
W8482-275899/A
NAICS
333618
Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking propulsion components for Halifax-class ships. - Government buyer: Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND), through the Directorate of Maritime Procurement. - OEMs and requested items: - ANDRITZ HYDRO GMBH — 14 torque converters, part number 895-044-557 (8 for CFB Halifax and 6 for CFB Esquimalt). - FREUDENBERG FST GMBH — 20 O-rings, part number OR540X8-72NBR/872 (12 for CFB Halifax and 8 for CFB Esquimalt). - Use: Components for the controllable-pitch propellers and port-and-starboard propeller shafting on HFX-class ships. - Notable requirements: 120-month shelf life and specified packaging; the annex specifies packaging category 4.4.B for O-rings and categories 4.4.B/4.3 for the torque-converter line items. Canadian-content preference and Canadian-supplier restrictions are also indicated. - Estimated duration: 18 months; specific start and end dates are not stated.
Description
The Department of National Defence is requesting proposals for parts required for Halifax-class ships. The procurement includes 14 torque converters and 20 O-rings, with deliveries requested to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt as specified in the Statement of Requirements. The solicitation is open bidding, with selection based on lowest price. The estimated contract duration is 18 months, and proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 14:00 EST.