Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W2037-27-0482/A
Mountain snowmobiles, guides, and training support for Canadian Army courses
Posted
November 03, 2026
Respond By
November 16, 2026
Identifier
W2037-27-0482/A
NAICS
532412, 713920
Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking snowmobile-based training support for Canadian Army mountain and ski courses. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Army, Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC). - Scope: Mountain Light Over Snow Vehicles (LOSVs), safety equipment, qualified guides/instructors, and access to a suitable training area. - Products and quantities: Up to 6 mountain snowmobiles and 11 helmet/equipment rentals for instructor standardization training; up to 14 mountain snowmobiles and 28 helmet/equipment rentals for the Military Ski Specialist (MSS) and Advanced Mountain Operations (AMO) courses. No part numbers or vehicle models are specified. - Services: Up to 2 guides/instructors for instructor standardization and up to 3 for the MSS/AMO training; access to a suitable training area within 75 km of Golden, British Columbia. - Notable requirements: Snowmobiles must be mountain type, suited to steep terrain and deep powder, well maintained, and no more than five years old. Guides need valid Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 certification and at least 10 years of backcountry/off-trail snowmobiling experience. Helmets must meet at least CSA safety standards. Training terrain must include varied below- and above-tree-line terrain in a low-to-moderate avalanche-risk area. - OEMs and vendors: No vehicle OEMs, brands, or commercial vendors are named. The procurement expresses a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.
Description
The Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre requires guides and a Light Over Snow Vehicle (LOSV) to support training for the Military Ski Specialist (MSS) Course and Advanced Mountain Operations (AMO) Course. The contract period is January 21 to February 27, 2027. The requirement gives preference to Canadian goods and/or services, and documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. The solicitation is open competitive bidding.