The Department of National Defence (DND) requires Backcountry Ski Equipment for use in training and operations. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather market information regarding the availability and cost of the required equipment, assess suppliers’ ability to provide the equipment, and determine industry interest in submitting a bid proposal
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Basic information
Reference
cb-835-23723682
Solicitation no.
W6399-26-LV76/A
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Information
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
*Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 49000000 — Sports and Recreational Equipment and Supplies
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Key dates
Published
June 16, 2025
Closes
July 16, 2025
Amendment no.
002
Likely incumbents
(5)
Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.
1
Simex Defence Inc.
2 contracts won· latest July 22, 2026
2
Deep Trekker Inc.
1 contract won· latest January 13, 2026
CAD $1.8M
total awarded
3
Connors Diving Services Limited
1 contract won· latest September 10, 2026
CAD $885.2K
total awarded
4
Ferreol Inc
1 contract won· latest December 3, 2025
CAD $350.2K
total awarded
5
Survitec Group DBC Marine Safety Systems Ltd
1 contract won· latest December 19, 2025
CAD $103.3K
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.