Request for Information – Heavy Direct Fire Modernization (HDFM) and Medium Cavalry Vehicle (MCAV) Projects

The Department of National Defence, through Public Services and Procurement Canada, is seeking industry input via a Request for Information to evaluate potential upgrades or replacements for the Canadian Army’s heavy direct fire and medium cavalry vehicle fleets. This initiative, identified under solicitation number WS5689546263, aims to gather technical, operational, and industrial capabilities to inform options analysis and preliminary project definition for modernizing armored vehicle capabilities. The RFI targets companies with expertise in military ground systems, particularly those capable of delivering or supporting heavy direct fire platforms and medium cavalry vehicles that meet current and future operational requirements. Responses are due by July 13, 2026, and the solicitation is open to all eligible industry participants without specific set-aside conditions. The primary point of contact is Andrew Aleinik of the Government of Canada, reachable via email for inquiries related to the procurement process. The scope encompasses potential solutions that could enhance firepower, mobility, protection, and interoperability across Canadian Army armored units, with all performance expected to be carried out within Canada. The information collected will directly support strategic decision-making and future procurement planning for critical combat vehicle modernization initiatives.