Diesel Driven Fire Pump - Halifax Class - RFI

The Department of National Defence is seeking industry input through a Request for Information to procure fourteen Diesel Driven Fire Pumps for installation on Halifax-Class Frigates, with an option to acquire twelve additional units if needed. The pumps must deliver a flow rate of 147 cubic meters per hour at a total head of 10 bar, weigh no more than 1,214 kilograms without fluids, and fit within dimensions of 80 inches in length, 41 inches in width, and 52 inches in height including mounts. They are required to operate under a 100 percent continuous load duty cycle for 100 hours annually and must be capable of enduring shock and vibration environments in accordance with MIL standards. Each unit must be certified by Lloyd’s Register for the engine, oil engine, and pump components, and the supplier must maintain a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001:2015 or an internationally recognized equivalent. The contractor is expected to provide sustainment through technical support, repairs, overhauls, and a comprehensive list of spares and special-to-type packaging for two years of operation, in addition to delivering training on a task-by-task basis following the first unit’s delivery. All proposed solutions must meet equivalent form, fit, function, quality, and performance criteria without additional cost to Canada, and any modifications require formal approval via contract amendment or a Design Change/Deviation form. Acceptance testing for the first unit requires a First Article Acceptance Test and subsequent units require Final Inspection and Test based on an approved Acceptance Test Plan, with Canadian representatives invited to witness all tests. The procurement process is structured with the RFI closing on June 12, 2026, followed by a Request for Proposal release in August 2026 and contract award anticipated in Fall 2026. The place of performance is broadly across Canada, with specific training sessions scheduled in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Victoria, British Columbia. The acquisition is governed by Canadian trade and procurement policies including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement, the Defence Production Act, the Buy Canadian Policy Suite, and the Our North Strong and Free initiative, alongside the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity. All pricing submitted in future proposals must include applicable Canadian customs duties and GST/HST. This RFI is solely for market research and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, nor does it authorize respondents to