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Ballistic and Environmental Testing Services

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Response Deadline09/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks independent testing services for Ballistic Protective Fragmentation Protection (BFPP) units to verify compliance with STANAG 4427 Edition 3 and Department of National Defence-specific testing protocols. Testing will rigorously evaluate impact resistance, backface deformation, and environmental durability under extreme conditions to ensure performance standards are met across a range of operational environments. The work must adhere strictly to documented Canadian military testing methodologies to validate the integrity and reliability of protective equipment under simulated real-world stresses. This subcontract opportunity is issued by the Government of Canada through the Department of National Defence, with a response deadline of September 10, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541380 indicates the scope involves other scientific and technical consulting services, underscoring the specialized nature of the required expertise. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but all testing activities must be conducted in accordance with DND requirements and the referenced standards, with deliverables expected to support the evaluation and potential adoption of BFPP units for Canadian Armed Forces use.

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Independent testing of BFPP units to meet STANAG 4427 and DND standards by September 10, 2026.

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Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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PostedJul 27

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Independent testing of BFPP units for compliance with STANAG 4427 Ed 3 and DND Conducted Testing Method documents, including impact resistance, backface deformation, and environmental durability under extreme conditions.

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Electrical Load Banks

Solicitation # W6369-27-X002

The Department of National Defence, through Defence Research and Development Canada, is seeking to procure Electrical Load Banks to support field trials at an Arctic site and the Over The Horizon Radar test bed at the Shirley’s Bay location in Ottawa. The requirement is part of the broader OTHR Initiative and mandates that all deliverables be ready for shipment no later than 90 days after contract award. The procurement is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement and is subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. The Crown intends to award a single contract based on the highest combined rating of the Inuit Benefit Plan commitment and price, with no limitation to firms registered in the Inuit Firm Registry, and retains the right to negotiate with any supplier. There is no security clearance requirement for this procurement. Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2026, and may be filed in either official language of Canada. The contracting authority is Scarlet Torraka Almendarez, reachable via email at scarlet.torrakaalmendarez@forces.gc.ca, and the solicitation number is W6369-27-X002. The Department reserves the right to withhold award regardless of the submissions received, and in the event of a discrepancy between the notice and the full request for proposals, the RFP takes precedence. No contract currently exists for this requirement.

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