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Department of National Defence (DND)

Signaux fumigènes marins oranges

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 27, 2026
Published
July 15, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarDefense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:

GSIN: N1370 – Pyrotechnics
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition

Description: Signal Smoke Marine, Orange

A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Signal Smoke Marine, Orange. The Signal Smoke Marine, Orange is a buoyant smoke signal for use in rescue situations at sea. It is employed in various life rafts and emergency kits.

Firm Quantity: 1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027.

600 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027.

300 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2028 and 30 November 2028.

1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027.

600 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027.

300 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2028 and 30 November 2028.

Unfunded Optional Quantity: 300 units per year – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2029, 2030 and 30 November 2029, 2030.

300 units per year – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2029, 2030 and 30 November 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.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

AI Summary

DND seeks Signal Smoke Marine, Orange for rescue situations at sea.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-543-25018778
Solicitation no.
W8703-270012/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 opportunity
*World
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
December 1, 2026 → November 30, 2030

Key dates

Published
July 15, 2026
Closes
August 27, 2026
Amendment no.
003
Amendment date
August 20, 2026

Contact

Contact
T••••• C••••
Email
T••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Phone
(613) •••-••••
Address
••• ••••••• •• •••••, ••••••, ••, ••• •••, ••••••
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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.
    3 contracts won· latest July 20, 2026
    CAD $5.7M
    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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(35)
Title
Signal Smoke Marine, Orange
Reference number
cb-543-25018778
Amendment number
002
Solicitation number
W8703-270012/A
Publication date
2026-07-15
Tender closing date
2026-08-27T14:00:00
Amendment date
2026-08-20
Expected contract start date
2026-12-01
Expected contract end date
2030-11-30
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*46101600
Unspsc description
*Ammunition
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*World
Regions of delivery
*Canada
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
ON
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
T••••• C••••
Contact info email
T••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Contact info phone
(613) •••-••••
Contact info address line
••• ••••••• •• •••••
Contact info city
••••••
Contact info province
••
Contact info postalcode
••• •••
Contact info country
••••••
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100620/rfp-amendment-002---w8703-270012---signal-smoke-marine%2C-orange.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100620/rfp---w8703-270012---signal-smoke-marine%2C-orange.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/100620/rfp-amendment-001---w8703-270012---signal-smoke-marine%2C-orange.pdf
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below: GSIN: N1370 – Pyrotechnics UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition Description: Signal Smoke Marine, Orange A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Signal Smoke Marine, Orange. The Signal Smoke Marine, Orange is a buoyant smoke signal for use in rescue situations at sea. It is employed in various life rafts and emergency kits. Firm Quantity: 1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027. 600 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027. 300 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2028 and 30 November 2028. 1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027. 600 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027. 300 units – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2028 and 30 November 2028. Unfunded Optional Quantity: 300 units per year – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia between 01 September 2029, 2030 and 30 November 2029, 2030. 300 units per year – Signal Smoke Marine, Orange - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia between 01 September 2029, 2030 and 30 November 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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