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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Leather Material Supply (Domestic Source)

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Canada

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NAICS: 316210
Canada
Snowshoe RFIThe Department of National Defence, Government of Canada, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number W8486-270877 to gather industry feedback on the cost and lead time for fabricating Snowshoes, Trail, Magnesium, C2 (NSN 8465-21-520-0007) for dismounted soldiers of the Canadian Armed Forces. This RFI, posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026, does not constitute a procurement action but serves as market research to inform a future solicitation. Respondents are requested to provide non-binding, indicative unit costs in their native currency, excluding shipping, packaging, and taxes, though all quoted prices must include applicable Canadian customs duties, GST/HST, and excise taxes, with GST/HST shown as a separate line item. The required snowshoes are to be constructed entirely of magnesium aluminum alloy extrusion, measuring approximately 48 inches in length and 12 inches in width, weighing 4 pounds excluding bindings, and must comply with specified drawings and standards including 4130, 4127, 1327, 1436, 1506, and CS-C-103. Each snowshoe must be legibly and indelibly marked with black stencil characters at least 3.17 mm in height on the upper surface of the tail section between the welds, showing the item designation, NSN, contractor name or trademark, contract number, and year of manufacture, with marking only permitted after internal quality inspection. Responses must be submitted in unprotected PDF format to Gabriel Gagnon, Contracting Authority at the Directorate of Land Procurement in Ottawa, Ontario, and must include a point of contact and a signed declaration affirming the respondent’s authorization and acknowledgment of the RFI terms. The government anticipates issuing a formal Request for Proposal in Winter 2027, with a potential contract award in Summer 2027 for an estimated requirement of approximately 23,000 pairs. Future procurement may be subject to compliance with policies including Industrial and Regional Benefits, Defence Procurement Strategy, Indigenous Procurement, Controlled Goods Program, Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity, and environmental mandates such as the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and the Greening Government Strategy. Contractors must
Department of National Defence

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The contract involves the supply of brown, unlined leather material specifically engineered to meet the technical standards set by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for use in glove manufacturing. The material must be sourced domestically within Canada and comply with all established specifications to ensure durability, functionality, and consistency required for official RCMP use. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 316210, which pertains to leather and allied product manufacturing, and is issued by the Government of Canada through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. All deliveries and performance are expected to occur within the National Capital Region of Canada. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested suppliers must submit proposals by the stated deadline to be considered for award. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified domestic vendors regardless of business size or ownership structure. While no point of contact details are provided, further information and the official tender notice can be accessed through the Canada Buys portal. Compliance with RCMP technical standards is mandatory, and failure to meet material specifications may result in disqualification or contract termination.

General Info

Supply of brown, unlined leather meeting RCMP standards for glove manufacturing from domestic sources.

Agency

Government of Canada → Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceView Agency

NAICS

316210 - Footwear Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Supply of brown, unlined leather material that meets RCMP technical standards for glove manufacturing.