Canopy, cargo parachute

The Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence and agency DGAEPM, has issued solicitation W8485-258206/A for the procurement of five cargo parachute canopies. The required items are identified by NSN 1670-21-858-1413 and Part Number 8929903-1 under NCAGE 36376. Delivery of these units is requested to CAAWC Trenton by March 2025. Bidders who propose equivalent or substitute products are required to provide the specific brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE of the offered items. Due to operational impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their proposals electronically via the epost Connect service. Documents may be submitted in either of Canada's official languages. While the initial response deadline was listed for March 2025, subsequent amendments have adjusted the solicitation closing dates, with the most recent update extending the deadline to February 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The Crown maintains the right to negotiate with suppliers throughout this procurement process.