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Department of National Defence (DND)

Spectromètre Ocean Optics HR-6XR500-10 et accessoires

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
February 18, 2026
Published
January 29, 2026
Type
Goods
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Full description

This notice is published on Buyandsell for a period of 13 calendar days.

The Department of National Defence requires the following items:

Ocean Optics HR-6XR500-10 Spectrometer and Accessories

Requested delivery date for all of the above-mentioned goods is before 20 March 2026.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-447-93680358
Solicitation no.
W8486-260408A
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 31000000 — Manufacturing Components and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
February 12, 2026 → March 20, 2026

Key dates

Published
January 29, 2026
Closes
February 18, 2026
Amendment no.
002

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Simex Defence inc
    8 contracts won· latest July 21, 2026
    CAD $104.2K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Simex Defence Inc.
    7 contracts won· latest August 25, 2026
    CAD $774.5K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    SIMEX DEFENCE
    3 contracts won· latest October 8, 2025
    CAD $407K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Unisource Technology Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest June 17, 2026
    CAD $59.9K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    GCPROC LTD
    3 contracts won· latest August 26, 2026

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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