The government of Canada Department of National Defense (DND) is requesting Industry feedback regarding recycling of aramids, aramid blends, plastics and composites and use of recycled materials for the Director Soldier System Program Management (DSSPM).
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Basic information
Reference
cb-273-33120941
Solicitation no.
W8486-260376
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Information
Method
Competitive - Traditional
Procurement category
*SRVTGD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 24000000 — Material Handling and Conditioning and Storage Machinery and Accessories
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
October 1, 2025 → November 14, 2025
Key dates
Published
October 1, 2025
Closes
January 16, 2026
Amendment no.
002
Likely incumbents
(5)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
Simex Defence Inc.
4 contracts won· latest July 7, 2026
CAD $88K
total awarded
2
Toromont Material Handling
3 contracts won· latest July 13, 2026
CAD $3.7M
total awarded
3
Equipos Industriales de Manutencion SA
3 contracts won· latest May 28, 2026
CAD $1.3M
total awarded
4
SIMEX DEFENCE INC
3 contracts won· latest August 21, 2026
CAD $1.1M
total awarded
5
G.N. Johnston Equipment Co. Ltd.
2 contracts won· latest March 11, 2026
CAD $278.1K
total awarded
Simex Defence Inc. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.
