ACAN - Charter of Polar Icebreaker

The Canadian Coast Guard is seeking to charter a polar icebreaker to augment its Arctic icebreaking capabilities during the 2026 Arctic operating season, addressing an urgent operational need. This requirement is formalized through an Advance Contract Award Notice with solicitation number WS5765602205, issued by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Government of Canada. Responses are due by July 15, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time, and the contract will be awarded to support operations across Canadian Arctic waters, with performance expected throughout the region. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of providing a polar-class icebreaker equipped and crewed to operate in extreme Arctic conditions. The vessel must be available for deployment during the critical 2026 season and meet stringent operational, safety, and environmental standards. All responses must be submitted via the designated SAP Ariba platform, and inquiries should be directed to Andre Myers-Labbe, the primary point of contact. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible bidders regardless of business size or status, and the performance location encompasses waters throughout Canada’s Arctic territories.