Title
Digital Feasibility Study of a solid-state hydrogen-powered Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV)
Reference number
cb-155-29430559
Solicitation number
W8486-270848/A
Publication date
2026-07-08
Tender closing date
2026-08-05T14:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-09-28
Expected contract end date
2028-03-20
Unspsc description
*Feasibility studies or screening of project ideas
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget
Trade agreements
*Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
*Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
*Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
*Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
*Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
*Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
*Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
*Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
*World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*World
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
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
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
Mariam Isak
Contact info email
mariam.isak@forces.gc.ca
Contact info address line
101 Colonel By Drive
Contact info province
Ontario
Contact info postalcode
K1A 0K2
Contact info country
Canada
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99859/7.-w8486-270848-npp.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99859/6.-en_fr_w8486-270848-rfp_0.zip,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99859/6.-en-fr_w8486-270848-rfp-amendment-02.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99859/6.-en-fr_w8486-270848-rfp-amendment-03.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99859/6.-en_w8486-270848-rfp.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/99859/6.-en-fr_w8486-270848-rfp-amendment-01.pdf
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
File Number: W8486-270848/A
Tier: 1 (< $4.5M)
This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND) to conduct a digital feasibility study for a solid-state hydrogen-powered Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) with a maximum weight of 45,000 lbs. The intent of this solicitation is to establish one (1) Contract for two (2) initial year.
Time Frame of Delivery: Final delivery is no later than 20 Mar 2028.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
RFP documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. Bidders are advised that the RFP documents are not available on the CanadaBuys Tender Management Application (https://canadabuys.canada.ca).
The TSPS Method of Supply is a result of a formal competitive process which was established as a result of extensive consultations with industry. The Method of Supply provides suppliers with an on-going opportunity to become prequalified for participation in future bidding opportunities. To obtain more information about how to become a pre-qualified supplier for TSPS please contact Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
For general information on the various PWGSC Methods of Supply, or to obtain specific information on a PWGSC professional service method of supply, please visit PWGSC's CanadaBuys Tender Management Application website at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/about-us/news-and-events/transition-canadabuys-tender-management-application#msg
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation, in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants.
Security Requirement:
There is no security requirements associated with this requirement:
Supplier Security Clearance required: None
Security Level required (Document Safeguarding): None
For additional information, consult Part 6 – Security and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, bidders should refer to the Industrial Security Program (ISP) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/index-eng.html) website.
Location of Work:
Region: National Capital Region
Specific Location: 45 Boulevard Sacré-Cœur, Gatineau, Quebec
BIDDERS’ INQUIRIES
Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority:
Name: Mariam Isak
Email: mariam.isak@forces.gc.ca
The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
