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Department of National Defence (DND)

Éclairage de signalisation 38 mm rouge

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
July 29, 2025
Published
June 6, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarElectrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for the items detailed below:
Item 1:
GSIN: N1370 – Emergency Illumination Materials
UNSPSC: 39111709 Emergency Light Unit
Description: LG5300 Signal Illumination 38mm Red
This is a recurring requirement for the replenishment of DND's inventory of LG5300 Signal Illumination 38mm RED. It will be delivered to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn in Dundurn, Saskatchewan.
Quantity:
360 units annually, over a firm 2 year period & 3 following option 1 year periods.
Unit of Issue: each, by unit.
1. Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this procurement.
2. Controlled Goods
n/a
3. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
4. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-466-33339378
Solicitation no.
W8486-250110/001/AE
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Traditional
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 39000000 — Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Regions of delivery
*Saskatchewan *Canada
Contract term
August 15, 2025 → March 15, 2027

Key dates

Published
June 6, 2025
Closes
July 29, 2025
Amendment no.
006

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Simex Defence Inc
    8 contracts won· latest July 23, 2026
    CAD $163.9K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    SIMEX DEFENCE INC.
    3 contracts won· latest June 4, 2026
    CAD $328.5K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Unisource Technology Inc
    3 contracts won· latest August 14, 2026
  4. 4
    Wesco Distribution Canada LP
    2 contracts won· latest May 27, 2026
    CAD $297.9K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    JHT Defense Inc
    2 contracts won· latest August 8, 2025

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.

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