Opportunity

CanadaBuys #W0117-270121

In-Person Welding Training for DND Aircraft Structures Technicians

Posted

November 04, 2026

Respond By

November 23, 2026

Identifier

W0117-270121

NAICS

611519

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking a provider for hands-on welding training for aircraft structures technicians in Winnipeg. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), Canada; 17 Wing 402 Squadron, 17 Mission Support Squadron, 17 Wing Winnipeg – Supply. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Requested service: Develop, coordinate, and deliver in-person Basic Welding Course training for two cohorts of 6–8 Canadian Armed Forces Aircraft Structures technicians. - Training scope: Each cohort completes three non-consecutive, five-day modules, with at least 35 instructional hours per module and 105 hours total. - Module 1: two deliveries, five days each. - Module 2: two deliveries, five days each. - Module 3: two deliveries, five days each. - Curriculum: Safety, oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing/torch welding, plasma arc cutting, SMAW/stick welding, and GMAW/MIG welding, including supervised hands-on practice. - Provider responsibilities: Supply instructors, training facilities, equipment, materials and consumables, course materials, participant evaluations, and completion reporting. DND supplies participant PPE and transportation. - Performance period: From contract award through March 2028. Module dates are to be arranged; no options or annual subscription are indicated.

Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking development, coordination, and delivery of in-person welding training for technicians at a training facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Basic Welding Course includes core safety, oxy-acetylene cutting, oxy-acetylene brazing/torch welding, plasma arc cutting, SMAW/stick welding, and GMAW/MIG welding. The contract period runs from award through March 31, 2028. Bidders must provide the required Offeror Declaration Form information concerning contracts awarded to former public servants.

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