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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on November 21, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Lifebuoy & Hydrostatic Release System

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W8482-263852/AInternational

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The Department of National Defence is issuing solicitation W8482-263852/A for the procurement of Lifebuoy and Hydrostatic Release Systems. The requirement consists of four line items for lifesaving equipment releases manufactured by C.M. Hammar Aktiebolag. Specifically, the Crown requires 400 units of part number HR-0103 and 500 units of part number HM-0630, with the total quantities for each part number split equally for delivery between CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products provided they specify the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE. The procurement process allows for document submission in either of Canada's official languages, and the Crown maintains the right to negotiate with suppliers. The solicitation is managed by the Government of Canada, with primary point of contact Xavier McNeill, and includes detailed evaluation procedures and certifications as outlined in the Request for Proposal and subsequent amendments.

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DND solicitation W8482-263852/A for 900 lifebuoy and hydrostatic release systems for CFB bases.

Place of Performance

*British Columbia *Nova Scotia, CAN

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Amendment 002 - RFP W8482-263852/A

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W8482-263852/A Lifebuoy & Hydrostatic Release System RFP

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
Contacts1 person available
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Office AddressN/A
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Xavier McNeillPoint of Contact

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMNT The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. Line Item: 001 RELEASE,LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT Part Number: HR-0103 NCAGE: A322N C.M. HAMMAR AKTIEBOLAG GSIN: 4220 Quantity: 200 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 002 RELEASE,LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT Part Number: HR-0103 NCAGE: A322N C.M. HAMMAR AKTIEBOLAG GSIN: 4220 Quantity: 200 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Line Item: 003 RELEASE,LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT Part Number: HM-0630 NCAGE: A322N C.M. HAMMAR AKTIEBOLAG GSIN: 4220 Quantity: 250 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 004 RELEASE,LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT Part Number: HM-0630 NCAGE: A322N C.M. HAMMAR AKTIEBOLAG GSIN: 4220 Quantity: 250 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Bidders proposing an Equivalent or a Substitute Product must indicate the brand name and model and/or Part Number and the NCAGE they are offering. 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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