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Department of National Defence (DND)

Signal fumigène et éclairant (marqueur d’homme à la mer)

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
June 11, 2026
Published
April 17, 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
DSS Protection NS Inc.
Contract value
CAD $516.8K
Award date
2026-07-20
Supplier location
Dartmouth, Ns
Request for Proposal

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:

GSIN: N1370 – Pyrotechnics
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition

Description: Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard)

A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard). The Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) is a combined day and night signal incorporating a smoke and two electric lights. It is designed for use in marking the position of a man fallen overboard from a ship. It is attached to a Kisbie ring by a means of a line.

Quantity: 1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia on or before 01 November 2027.

100 units – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia on or before 01 November 2027. 100 units per year – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia not before 01 September 2028, 2029, 2030 but no later than 01 November 2028, 2029, 2030.

1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia on or before 01 November 2027.

100 units – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia on or before 01 November 2027. 100 units per year – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia not before 01 September 2028, 2029, 2030 but no later than 01 November 2028, 2029, 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-972-7904985
Solicitation no.
W8486-260744/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
September 1, 2026 → November 1, 2030

Key dates

Published
April 17, 2026
Closes
June 11, 2026
Amendment no.
004

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 March 10, 2026
    CAD $5.2M
    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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