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Indirect Fire Trainer (IFT) Operator Services

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Submission Closed07/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the operation and maintenance of the Indirect Fire Trainer (IFT) system to realistically simulate artillery and mortar fire missions for training purposes. This includes developing and executing realistic training scenarios, providing real-time feedback to trainees during simulations, and performing operator-level maintenance on all associated equipment to ensure continuous operational readiness. The system must accurately replicate the conditions and outcomes of indirect fire missions to support effective tactical training without live ammunition. The work is to be performed in Canada under a subcontract awarded by the Department of National Defence, Government of Canada. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 611512, indicating training services for military and defense applications. The place of performance is specified as Canada, though no precise location is provided. The contract is not subject to a specific set-aside designation and no point of contact information is included in the public posting.

General Info

Operate and maintain Indirect Fire Trainer system for realistic artillery training in Canada.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

611512 - Flight TrainingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of W3915-250016/A.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Learning Services in Simulated Environment

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 22

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Response DeadlineJul 17

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Submission Closed

07/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Full Description

Operate and maintain the Indirect Fire Trainer (IFT) system to simulate artillery and mortar fire missions, including scenario development, real-time feedback, and operator-level maintenance of equipment.