RCAF SARTech GPS Watches

The Department of National Defence is soliciting bids for the procurement of 240 commercial off-the-shelf ruggedized wearable GPS tracking devices and 240 corresponding tactical replacement straps for use by Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue Technicians in extreme operational environments. The devices must meet stringent technical criteria including a minimum of 100 hours of continuous battery life or 260 hours in solar-assisted mode, dual-frequency GNSS with automated satellite selection, preloaded full-color topographical mapping with offline dynamic routing, a fiber-reinforced polymer chassis with titanium bezel or backplate, a sapphire lens, and an integrated variable-intensity LED flashlight offering both white and tactical lighting. The replacement straps must be 26 mm wide, constructed of chemical-resistant silicone elastomer resistant to aviation fluids, equipped with a tool-free quick-release mechanism, and feature stainless steel, titanium, or DLC-coated titanium hardware with a solid matte non-reflective finish in approved uniform colors. All items must be new production from the original manufacturer or an accredited agent, conforming to current specifications, with full traceability and manufacturer records retained for proof of origin. Each unit must be individually packaged according to Canadian Forces Packaging Specification D-LM-008-036/SF-000, accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance for airworthiness, and marked in accordance with DND standards including D2000C, D2001C, D2025C, and D6010C. Delivery is to be made FCA at the contractor’s location to 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot in Montreal, Quebec, with all shipments subject to Incoterms 2000 and delivered duty paid including customs duties, GST/HST, and excise taxes incorporated into the quoted price. Bids must be submitted in three separately bound sections—Technical, Financial, and Certifications—with pricing appearing only in the financial section. Proposals must be received by the PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit no later than August 11, 2026, via approved channels including epost Connect, and cannot be emailed directly to contact addresses. Bidders are required to submit the Integrity Declaration Form and documentation under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and must certify they are not on the Federal Contractors Program’s “FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid” list. Compliance with all mandatory technical criteria for both the devices (MTC 1-5) and straps (ST