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Department of National Defence (DND)

Le Smoke Pot 3 Minute White

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
January 8, 2026
Published
November 14, 2025
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
DSS Protection NS Inc.
Contract value
CAD $4M
Award date
2026-03-10
Supplier location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Request for Proposal

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for the items detailed below:

GSIN: N1040 – Chemical Weapons and Equipment, Flame Throwers, and Smoke Generators
UNSPSC: 46100000 – Light weapons and ammunition

Description: Smoke Pot 3 Minute White

A requirement exists to resupply the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the Smoke Pot 3 Minute White. The Smoke Pot 3 Minute White is designed for use in firefighter training, as a wind drift indicator and testing of ventilation systems. It is also used in signaling aircraft, ships and personnel on the ground.

Firm Quantity: 5,000 units – Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 01 September 2026

5,000 units – Delivery to CFAD Angus, Milton, Ontario on or before 01 September 2026

Optional Quantity: 5,000 cartridges – Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Saskatchewan between 01 June 2028 and 01 September 2028

5,000 cartridges – Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Saskatchewan between 01 June 2030 and 01 September 2030

5,000 units – Delivery to CFAD Angus, Milton, Ontario between 01 June 2028 and 01 September 2028

5,000 units – Delivery to CFAD Angus, Milton, Ontario between 01 June 2030 and 01 September 2030

Unit of Issue: Each, per unit

1. Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this procurement.

2. Controlled Goods
This procurement is not 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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Basic information

Reference
cb-317-23635014
Solicitation no.
W8486-260374/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 delivery
*Canada
Contract term
April 1, 2026 → September 1, 2030

Key dates

Published
November 14, 2025
Closes
January 8, 2026
Amendment no.
002

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.
    2 contracts won· latest July 20, 2026
    CAD $1.7M
    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.

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