# CanadaBuys #RFQ126011856

Temporary accommodations for water bomber pilots in Newfoundland and Labrador

**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ126011856
**NAICS:** 721199

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking temporary lodging for water bomber pilots across four communities.
- **Buyer:** Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Procurement Agency.
- **Services requested:** 32 accommodations in total across separate location and service periods: Deer Lake (3 one-bedroom units); Gander (4 one-bedroom and 7 one-bedroom or bachelor-style units in one period, then 4 one-bedroom and 5 one-bedroom or bachelor-style units in another); Goose Bay (6 one-bedroom units); and Wabush (3 one-bedroom units).
- **OEMs and vendors:** No lodging providers or OEMs are named. MERX is identified as the source for bidding documents; fees may apply.
- **Notable requirements:** Accommodations are for water bomber pilots, with one-bedroom units required in several locations and one-bedroom or bachelor-style units acceptable for some Gander needs.
- **Performance period:** Approximately six months, spanning spring through fall 2027; service periods vary by location. No option years or annual subscription are specified.
- **Estimated value:** Not stated in the notice; the range shown is a rough planning estimate.

### Description

The solicitation is for accommodations for water bomber pilots in Deer Lake, Gander, Goose Bay, and Wabush during specified periods in 2027. The required accommodations include one-bedroom units and one-bedroom or bachelor-style units, with quantities varying by location and period. The estimated contract duration is six months, with a proposed start date of April 1, 2027. Bidding documents are available through MERX; fees may apply.

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