# CanadaBuys #W2037-27-0497/A

Certified mountain guide services for Canadian Army training

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** W2037-27-0497/A
**NAICS:** 611620

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking a certified civilian mountain guide to support Canadian Army mountain and ski training in Alberta.
- **Government buyer:** Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Army, Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (CAAWC); CTC Contracts is identified as the office.
- **Services requested:** One mountain guide for Instructor Standardization Training, the Advanced Mountain Operations (AMO) Course, and the Military Ski Specialist (MSS) Course.
  - Estimated service effort: 30 instructional days and 10 non-instructional days. No part numbers apply.
- **Qualifications and responsibilities:** Current ACMG or UIAGM/IFMGA certification, at least three years of professional guiding experience within 250 km of Nordegg, Alberta, and technical instruction and advice. A supervisor contact must be available 24/7.
- **Equipment and support:** The guide supplies personal climbing and camping equipment. DND provides meals while on site and transport to training sites; lodging is not provided. Daily rates include travel to and from the training destination.
- **Other notable requirements:** Overnight training may involve four to five nights. Weekend work is generally not expected, except where weather or road conditions affect the schedule.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers or service vendors are named. ACMG, UIAGM, and IFMGA are referenced as certification organizations, not suppliers.
- **Award basis:** Lowest-priced compliant offer; the solicitation also indicates a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.

### Description

The Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre requires a civilian mountain guide for its Advanced Mountain Operations (AMO) Course and Military Ski Specialist (MSS) Course. The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services. The proposed contract period is from the contract date through February 27, 2027, inclusive. The notice states that Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers.

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