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Department of National Defence (DND)

Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
September 3, 2026
Published
July 20, 2026
Type
Goods

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:

GSIN: N1375 – Demolition Materials
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition

Description: Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap

A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap. The Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of a real detonator, but it contains no explosive or initiating components. The Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence.

Quantity: 3,500 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 November 2027.

6,500 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 November 2027.

Unit of Issue: Each, per unit

1. Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this procurement.

2. Controlled Goods
This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.

3. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

4. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

5. Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner and Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner, are eligible for this solicitation of offers.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Basic information

Reference
cb-659-21972003
Solicitation no.
W8703-270039/A
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
*Ammunition

Delivery & regions

Regions of opportunity
*World
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
December 1, 2026 → November 15, 2027

Key dates

Published
July 20, 2026
Closes
September 3, 2026
Amendment no.
000

Contact

Contact
Trevor Clark
Phone
(613) 698-5046
Address
101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2, Canada

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap
Reference number
cb-659-21972003
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
W8703-270039/A
Publication date
2026-07-20
Tender closing date
2026-09-03T14:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-12-01
Expected contract end date
2027-11-15
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*46101600
Unspsc description
*Ammunition
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*World
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
Department of National Defence (DND)
Contracting entity address line
101 Colonel By Drive
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
ON
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
Trevor Clark
Contact info email
Trevor.Clark@forces.gc.ca
Contact info phone
(613) 698-5046
Contact info address line
101 Colonel By Drive
Contact info city
Ottawa
Contact info province
ON
Contact info postalcode
K1A 0K2
Contact info country
Canada
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100997/rfp---w8703-270039---practice-inert-electric-m6-blasting-cap.pdf
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below: GSIN: N1375 – Demolition Materials UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition Description: Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap. The Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of a real detonator, but it contains no explosive or initiating components. The Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence. Quantity: 3,500 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 November 2027. 6,500 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 November 2027. Unit of Issue: Each, per unit 1. Security Requirements There are no security requirements associated with this procurement. 2. Controlled Goods This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. 3. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. 4. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. 5. Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner and Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner, are eligible for this solicitation of offers.

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