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Sam Browne Sword Knots

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W8486-260713/AInternational

Submission Closed09/21/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 316990

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The Department of National Defence, through the Directorate of Soldier Systems Project Management, is soliciting offers for the supply and delivery of Sam Browne sword knots for the Canadian Army. The requirement consists of 1,500 brown leather sword knots and 100 black leather sword knots. These items are intended for ceremonial use and must be manufactured as new products according to a product-development statement of work. While no master sealed pattern exists, suppliers must adhere to written technical specifications and ISO 11640 standards for color fastness. The contract allows for overseas subcontract manufacturing provided all technical and solicitation requirements are met. Award will be granted on an item-by-item basis to the lowest evaluated price that meets all mandatory technical criteria. Successful contractors must provide five samples of each color for technical approval within 30 calendar days of the award. Final production quantities must be delivered by March 31, 2027, to designated depots in Edmonton, Montreal, and Ottawa. Deliveries must be made Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) per Incoterms 2020, with specific packaging requirements including clear polyethylene bags and adhesive labels. Payment for undisputed invoices will be issued within 30 days of receipt.

General Info

Supply 1,600 leather sword knots for Canadian Army by March 31, 2027.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

316990 - Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

Place of Performance

World, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Solicitation W8486-260713/A for Sam Browne Sword Knots

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Solicitation W8486-260713/A for Sam Browne Sword Knots

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W8486-260713/A Q&A – Sam Browne Sword Knots Technical Clarifications

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 8

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/21/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Michel PoirierContracting Authority

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Full Description

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Sam Browne Sword Knots – Brown and Black Leather for depot stock. The requirement includes: Item 1 – Sam Browne Sword Knot, Canadian Army, Brown Leather Item 2 – Sam Browne Sword Knot, Canadian Army, Black Leather Offers will be evaluated on an item-by-item basis using mandatory technical criteria and lowest evaluated price.