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Department of National Defence (DND)

Détonateur non électrique inerte d’entraînement XM-30

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 13, 2026
Published
July 9, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarDefense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
MKDS TRAINING (6966624 Canada Inc.)
Contract value
CAD $460K
Award date
2026-08-31
Supplier location
Montreal, Qc
Request for Proposal

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:

GSIN: N1375 – Demolition Materials
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition

Description: XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert

A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert. The XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of a real detonator, but it contains no explosive or initiating components. The XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence.

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

25,000 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 May 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-493-58971897
Solicitation no.
W8703-270037/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
UNSPSC 46000000 — Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies

Delivery & regions

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

Key dates

Published
July 9, 2026
Closes
August 13, 2026
Amendment no.
002
Amendment date
July 27, 2026

Contact

Contact
T••••• C••••
Email
T••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Phone
(613) •••-••••
Address
••• ••••••• •• •••••, ••••••, ••, ••• •••, ••••••
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Unisource Technology Inc.
    6 contracts won· latest October 22, 2025
    CAD $508.9K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    DSS Protection NS Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest July 20, 2026
    CAD $5.7M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Simex Defence Inc.
    2 contracts won· latest October 22, 2025
    CAD $62K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    FELLFAB LIMITED
    1 contract won· latest October 6, 2025
    CAD $2.8M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Rampart International Corporation
    1 contract won· latest March 6, 2026
    CAD $2.5M
    total awarded

Unisource Technology 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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(35)
Title
XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert
Reference number
cb-493-58971897
Amendment number
001
Solicitation number
W8703-270037/A
Publication date
2026-07-09
Tender closing date
2026-08-13T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-07-27
Expected contract start date
2026-11-01
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
K1A 0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
T••••• C••••
Contact info email
T••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Contact info phone
(613) •••-••••
Contact info address line
••• ••••••• •• •••••
Contact info city
••••••
Contact info province
••
Contact info postalcode
••• •••
Contact info country
••••••
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100153/rfp---w8703-270037---xm-30-non-electric-blasting-cap-practice-inert.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100153/rfp-amendment-001---w8703-270037---xm-30-non-electric-blasting-cap-practice-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: XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert. The XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of a real detonator, but it contains no explosive or initiating components. The XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence. Quantity: 15,000 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 May 2027. 25,000 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 May 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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