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LED Floodlight Fixtures Supply

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the supply of high-efficiency, weatherproof LED floodlights specifically engineered for marine and cold-weather conditions, ensuring compliance with CSA and illumination standards to guarantee performance and safety in extreme environments. These fixtures are intended for deployment in Dauphin, Manitoba, where harsh seasonal conditions demand durable, long-lasting lighting solutions that meet rigorous technical and environmental requirements. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, part of the Government of Canada, and falls under the NAICS code 335111 for electric lighting equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a narrow window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification, meaning it is open to all eligible suppliers without preferential selection criteria.

General Info

Supply of CSA-compliant weatherproof LED floodlights for marine and cold-weather use in Dauphin, Manitoba, under Government of Canada subcontract.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

NAICS

335111View NAICS

Place of Performance

Manitoba, Dauphin, CAN

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Timeline

PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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Response Deadline

08/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Supply of high-efficiency, weatherproof LED floodlights rated for marine and cold-weather environments, meeting CSA and illumination standards.

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