PR23291 W8486-260708 Paper Chemical Agent Detector

The Department of National Defence, through the Directorate of Land Procurement, is seeking industry input on the potential to fulfill a future requirement for a Paper Chemical Agent Detector under solicitation number WS5642984329, titled PR23291 W8486-260708. This Request for Information is designed to gauge industry interest and technical capability ahead of a potential procurement, with all submissions due by July 21, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 334511, indicating a focus on instruments and related products for detecting or measuring chemical agents, and the place of performance is designated as the National Capital Region. Responses must be directed to the primary point of contact, Stephen Van Den Hanenberg, Contracting Authority at Public Services and Procurement Canada, via the provided email. This RFI is not a solicitation for offers or bids but serves as a preparatory step to inform future acquisition planning. Industry participants are encouraged to provide detailed information on their ability to meet the technical, operational, and logistical needs of the proposed detector system. Although no set-aside designation is specified, the solicitation is issued under the Government of Canada’s federal procurement framework, and all responses will be evaluated to determine market readiness and potential suppliers. The official notice and submission portal are accessible through the CanadaBuys website, and stakeholders are reminded to adhere strictly to the submission deadline to ensure their input is considered in future decision-making processes.