Ground Medical Evacuation & Patient Transfer

The contract mandates the provision of ground medical evacuation and patient transfer services using advanced life support ambulances to transport patients between medical facilities across Canada’s northern territories, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. Services must adhere to stringent clinical standards and integrate seamlessly with air medevac operations to ensure continuous, coordinated care during patient transfers, particularly in remote and underserved regions. The work is classified under NAICS code 485991 and is structured as a subcontract under the Government of Canada’s Department of National Defence, reflecting its critical role in supporting national health and defense logistics. All bidders must respond by the deadline of August 1, 2026, and are expected to demonstrate operational capacity, clinical compliance, and the ability to operate reliably in challenging northern environments. The contract does not specify a set-aside category and has no designated point of contact listed, but the performance location is confined to the specified territories, requiring providers to have the infrastructure and personnel capable of handling extended distances, harsh weather conditions, and limited local medical support. The tender is publicly accessible via the CanadaBuys portal, emphasizing transparency and broad eligibility for qualified subcontractors.