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Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard)

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W8486-260744/ACanada

Submission Closed05/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) devices, which are specialized combined day and night signals used to mark the position of a person who has fallen overboard from a ship. These devices include a smoke signal and two electric lights, attached to a Kisbie ring by a line. The requirement includes the initial delivery of inert cutaway units and operational units to two Canadian Forces Ammunition Depots (CFAD) located in Bedford, Nova Scotia, and Rocky Point, British Columbia. Specifically, one inert cutaway unit and 100 operational units are to be delivered to each depot by November 1, 2027. Following this, annual deliveries of 100 units per year are required to each location for three consecutive years (2028, 2029, and 2030), to arrive no earlier than September 1 and no later than November 1 in each year. There are no security or Controlled Goods Program requirements attached to this procurement, and submissions can be made in either of Canada’s official languages. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers and invites offers from Canadian suppliers as well as suppliers from applicable trading partners, provided they are not subject to any international sanctions. The contract number for this solicitation is W8486-260744/A, with responses due by May 28, 2026. All deliveries are to be made with units issued individually, and the primary contracting authority is Trevor Clark, reachable via the Department of National Defence. This procurement aims to ensure the Canadian Forces maintains a reliable supply of these critical safety signal devices for maritime operations.

General Info

Procurement of Signal, Smoke, Illumination devices for Canadian Forces, with deliveries 2027-2030.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFP W8486-260744 Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard)

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Amendment 002 to RFP W8486-260744 Signal Smoke and Illumination

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Amendment 002 to RFP W8486-260744 - Signal, Smoke and Illumination

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Amendment 003 to RFP W8486-260744 - Signal, Smoke and Illumination

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Amendment 003 to RFP W8486-260744 - Signal Smoke and Illumination

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Amendment 001 to RFP W8486-260744 Signal Smoke and Illumination

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Solicitation W8486-260744/A for Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard)

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Amendment 001 to RFP W8486-260744 - Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard)

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 17

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 28

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Trevor ClarkContracting Authority

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below: GSIN: N1370 – Pyrotechnics UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition Description: Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard). The Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) is a combined day and night signal incorporating a smoke and two electric lights. It is designed for use in marking the position of a man fallen overboard from a ship. It is attached to a Kisbie ring by a means of a line. Quantity: 1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia on or before 01 November 2027. 100 units – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia on or before 01 November 2027. 100 units per year – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford, Nova Scotia not before 01 September 2028, 2029, 2030 but no later than 01 November 2028, 2029, 2030. 1 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia on or before 01 November 2027. 100 units – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia on or before 01 November 2027. 100 units per year – Signal, Smoke and Illumination (Marker Manoverboard) - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point, Victoria, British Columbia not before 01 September 2028, 2029, 2030 but no later than 01 November 2028, 2029, 2030. Unit of Issue: Each, per unit 1. Security Requirements There are no security requirements associated with this procurement. 2. Controlled Goods This procurement is not subject to the Controlled Goods Program. 3. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. 4. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. 5. Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner and Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner, are eligible for this solicitation of offers.