Charter of Polar Icebreaker

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Public Works and Government Services, is soliciting proposals for the charter of a polar icebreaker under solicitation number WS5765602205. This federal opportunity is open for responses until July 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with the request posted on June 30, 2026. The icebreaker will be required to operate in Canadian waters, supporting missions that demand icebreaking capabilities in polar or high-latitude environments. The contracting authority for this solicitation is Andre Myers-Labbe of SPAC/PSPC, who can be reached via the provided government email address for inquiries. All performance obligations are tied to operations within Canadian territory, and the contract falls under federal procurement guidelines without any specific small business set-aside designation. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the official Canada Buys portal before the deadline to be considered.