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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on July 7, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER

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W8482-275406/AInternational

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The Department of National Defence is seeking bids for the procurement of passenger immersion suit kits under solicitation W8482-275406/A, with a submission deadline of July 16, 2026. The requirement includes six line items for immersion suits in three package sizes—Size 1, Size 2, and Size 3—each manufactured by Whites Cold Water Specialists Ltd under part number CFC6BRHYL-1, CFC6BRHYL-2, and CFC6BRHYL-3 respectively, with a GSIN of 4220 and NCAGE L0T87. Quantities total 158 kits for Size 1 and 270 kits for Size 2 to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia, with 94 and 163 kits respectively for CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Size 3 kits total 35 units, split between the two locations. All items must be supplied as complete kits, including an immersion suit, undergarment, pair of boots, and a duffel bag. Proposals must be submitted on a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) basis, with pricing evaluated in Canadian dollars inclusive of delivery and Canadian customs duties but exclusive of applicable taxes. Offers for equivalent or substitute products must include full specifications, descriptive literature, and demonstration of compliance with all mandatory performance criteria, with Canada retaining the right to request physical samples for verification. Bidders must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, D-LM-008-001/SF-001 for preservation, D-LM-008-002/SF-001 for marking, and D-LM-008-011/SF-001 for packaging data forms. Items must bear the manufacturer’s name and part number clearly stamped or etched, with legible bar codes positioned according to D-IM-008-002/SF-001. Bilingual Safety Data Sheets referencing the NATO Stock Number are mandatory for any hazardous materials, and all shipping documentation must include packing slips, original invoices, and a bill of lading. Invoices must be submitted per delivery, clearly indicating partial or final status, supported by packing slips, and sent to designated Defence accounts payable offices in Halifax and

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Procure 517 immersion suits from Whites Cold Water Specialists for CFB Halifax and Esquimalt, DDP, Canadian preference, deadline July 16, 2026.

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Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

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*British Columbia *Nova Scotia, CAN

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Annex SOR and OSD for Contract W8482-275406/A

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Annex - Offeror Submission Details - W8482-275406/A

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W8482-275406A RFP Immersion Suit, Passenger

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W8482-275406A RFP Amendment 02 for Immersion Suit Passenger

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Amendment 01 to Solicitation W8482-275406A for Immersion Suit Passenger

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Annex OSD-Fr Offer Submission Details W8482-275406/A

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W8482-275406A Amendment 01 for Immersion Suit RFP

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Annex Statement of Requirement W8482-275406/A

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W8482-275406A RFP Amendment 02 for Immersion Suit, Passenger

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RFP W8482-275406/A - Combinaison d'Immersion, Passager

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia and CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Line Item 1, IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER, PACKAGE SZ 1 Part Number: CFC6BRHYL-1 GSIN: 4220 NCAGE: L0T87 Manufacturer: WHITES COLD WATER SPECIALISTS LTD Quantity: 158, Unit of Issue: KT, to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia. Line Item 2, IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER, PACKAGE SZ 1 Part Number: CFC6BRHYL-1 GSIN: 4220 NCAGE: L0T87 Manufacturer: WHITES COLD WATER SPECIALISTS LTD Quantity: 94, Unit of Issue: KT, Unit of Issue: EA, to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Line Item 3, IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER, PACKAGE SIZE 2 Part Number: CFC6BRHYL-2 GSIN: 4220 NCAGE: L0T87 Manufacturer: WHITES COLD WATER SPECIALISTS LTD Quantity: 270, Unit of Issue: KT, to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia. Line Item 4, IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER, PACKAGE SIZE 2 Part Number: CFC6BRHYL-2 GSIN: 4220 NCAGE: L0T87 Manufacturer: WHITES COLD WATER SPECIALISTS LTD Quantity: 163, Unit of Issue: KT, to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Line Item 5, IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER, PACKAGE SZ 3 Part Number: CFC6BRHYL-3 GSIN: 4220 NCAGE: L0T87 Manufacturer: WHITES COLD WATER SPECIALISTS LTD Quantity: 22, Unit of Issue: KT, to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia. Line Item 6, IMMERSION SUIT, PASSENGER, PACKAGE SZ 3 Part Number: CFC6BRHYL-3 GSIN: 4220 NCAGE: L0T87 Manufacturer: WHITES COLD WATER SPECIALISTS LTD Quantity: 13, Unit of Issue: KT, to be delivered to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia., to be delivered to CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. Bidders proposing an Equivalent or Substitute Product must indicate the brand name and model and/or Part Number and the NSCN/NCAGE of the item of supply they are offering. Bids will be assessed on a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) basis The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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