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Aircraft Rental for CAF Parachute Operations (Ontario)

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W2037-25-0158/AInternational

Submission Closed11/05/2024, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of National Defence is seeking aircraft rental services to provide air support for Canadian Armed Forces parachute training. These operations are scheduled to take place in Pembroke, Ontario, from November 24 to November 30, 2024. This federal solicitation, identified by number W2037-25-0158/A, was issued by the Government of Canada. Interested parties were required to submit their responses by the deadline of November 5, 2024.

General Info

Aircraft rental for Canadian Armed Forces parachute training in Pembroke, Ontario, November 2024.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

*Ontario (except NCR), CAN

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 5

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11/05/2024, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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The Department of National Defence requires Air Support for CAF Parachute Training. Services are required from 24 - 30 Nov 2024 in Pembroke, Ontario.

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