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Department of National Defence (DND)

Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 27, 2026
Published
July 28, 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: Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert

A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert. The Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of live detonating cord, but contains no explosive or initiating components. The Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert will ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence.

Quantity: 300,000 ft - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 May 2027.
300,000 ft - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 May 2027.

Unit of Issue: Feet (ft)

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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DND seeks 600,000ft of inert dummy cord detonating for military training.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-196-82966834
Solicitation no.
W8703-270047/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 → May 15, 2027

Key dates

Published
July 28, 2026
Closes
August 27, 2026
Amendment no.
000

Contact

Contact
Natasha Marrello
Phone
(343) 576-3032
Address
101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1A0K2, Canada

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert
Reference number
cb-196-82966834
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
W8703-270047/A
Publication date
2026-07-28
Tender closing date
2026-08-27T14:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-12-01
Expected contract end date
2027-05-15
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
K1A0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
Natasha Marrello
Contact info email
natasha.marrello@forces.gc.ca
Contact info phone
(343) 576-3032
Contact info address line
101 Colonel By Drive
Contact info city
Ottawa
Contact info province
ON
Contact info postalcode
K1A0K2
Contact info country
Canada
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/101934/rfp---w8703-270047---dummy-cord-detonating-inert.pdf
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below: GSIN: N1375 – Demolition Materials UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition Description: Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert. The Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of live detonating cord, but contains no explosive or initiating components. The Dummy Cord Detonating, Inert will ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence. Quantity: 300,000 ft - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 May 2027. 300,000 ft - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 May 2027. Unit of Issue: Feet (ft) 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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