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Small Arms Trainer (SAT) Operator Services

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Submission Closed07/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract seeks qualified operators to provide comprehensive support for the Small Arms Trainer (SAT) system during military training exercises across Canada. Responsibilities include setting up realistic training scenarios, conducting safety briefings, delivering real-time performance feedback to trainees, and performing routine operator-level maintenance to ensure system readiness. All personnel must be fully trained and capable of operating the SAT system under demanding field conditions while adhering to strict safety and operational protocols. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of National Defence, Government of Canada, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 611512. It was posted on June 22, 2026, and responses are due by July 17, 2026. Performance is expected to occur throughout Canada, with no specific city designated, indicating potential deployment across multiple training locations. The solicitation does not indicate a set-aside designation or point of contact details, and bidders must submit proposals through the official Canada Buys portal.

General Info

Qualified operators to support SAT system during military training across Canada, ensuring safety, feedback, and system readiness.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

611512 - Flight TrainingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of W3915-250016/A.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Learning Services in Simulated Environment

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 22

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Response DeadlineJul 17

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Submission Closed

07/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Full Description

Provide trained operators to manage, operate, and maintain the Small Arms Trainer (SAT) system during military training exercises, including scenario setup, safety briefings, performance feedback, and operator-level maintenance.