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Department of National Defence (DND)

Switch Assembly

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
October 2, 2026
Published
September 17, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarElectrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and SuppliesOntario

Full description

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The
delivery is requested at CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia and CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia.
Line Item 1, Switch Assembly
Part Number: 6981ED173-112
GSIN: 5930
NCAGE: 08372
Manufacturer: Eaton Yale
Quantity: 10, Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Line Item 2, Switch Assembly
Part Number: 6981ED173-112
GSIN: 5930
NCAGE: 08372
Manufacturer: Eaton Yale
Quantity: 10, Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia.
All instructions, clauses and conditions are identified in the solicitation of offers by number,
date and title.
Offerors who submit an offer agree to be bound by the instructions, clauses and conditions of
the solicitation of offers and accept the clauses and conditions of the resulting contract.
Additional information on the solicitation of offers and the requirements of the solicitation
will be attached as the Annex Statement of Requirements (SOR).
Offerors must complete and submit the following in their original formats, Annex Offeror
Submission Details (must be submitted in both the original Excel format and in PDF format),
Annex Offeror Submission Form (PDF) Annex Offeror Declaration Form (PDF).
Bidders proposing an Equivalent or a Substitute Product must indicate the brand name and
model and/or Part Number and the NCAGE they are offering.
The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.
Bids will be assessed on a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) basis
The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

AI Summary

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia and CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Line...

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Basic information

Reference
cb-388-54101985
Solicitation no.
W8482-275724/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 39000000 — Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of opportunity
*Unspecified
Regions of delivery
*British Columbia *Nova Scotia

Key dates

Published
September 17, 2026
Closes
October 2, 2026
Amendment no.
000

Contact

Contact
K•••• P••••••
Email
k••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Address
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Simex Defence Inc
    8 contracts won· latest July 23, 2026
    CAD $163.9K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    SIMEX DEFENCE INC.
    4 contracts won· latest June 4, 2026
    CAD $328.5K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Unisource Technology Inc
    4 contracts won· latest August 14, 2026
  4. 4
    Wesco Distribution Canada LP
    2 contracts won· latest May 27, 2026
    CAD $297.9K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    JHT Defense Inc
    2 contracts won· latest August 8, 2025

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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(26)
Title
Switch Assembly
Reference number
cb-388-54101985
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
W8482-275724/A
Publication date
2026-09-17
Tender closing date
2026-10-02T14:00:00
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*39122200
Unspsc description
*Electrical switches and accessories
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
*Unspecified
Regions of delivery
*British Columbia *Nova Scotia
Contracting entity name
Department of National Defence (DND)
Contracting entity address line
101 Colonel By Dr
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
K•••• P••••••
Contact info email
k••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/107047/rfp---en---w8482-275724-a.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/107047/annex-sor-and-osd-en---w8482-275724-a.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/107047/annex-sor-and-osd-en---w8482-275724-a.xlsx
Tender description
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia and CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Line Item 1, Switch Assembly Part Number: 6981ED173-112 GSIN: 5930 NCAGE: 08372 Manufacturer: Eaton Yale Quantity: 10, Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia. Line Item 2, Switch Assembly Part Number: 6981ED173-112 GSIN: 5930 NCAGE: 08372 Manufacturer: Eaton Yale Quantity: 10, Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. All instructions, clauses and conditions are identified in the solicitation of offers by number, date and title. Offerors who submit an offer agree to be bound by the instructions, clauses and conditions of the solicitation of offers and accept the clauses and conditions of the resulting contract. Additional information on the solicitation of offers and the requirements of the solicitation will be attached as the Annex Statement of Requirements (SOR). Offerors must complete and submit the following in their original formats, Annex Offeror Submission Details (must be submitted in both the original Excel format and in PDF format), Annex Offeror Submission Form (PDF) Annex Offeror Declaration Form (PDF). Bidders proposing an Equivalent or a Substitute Product must indicate the brand name and model and/or Part Number and the NCAGE they are offering. The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services. Bids will be assessed on a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) basis The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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