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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on September 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Survival Jelly Candies

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W8486-270924/AInternational

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The Department of National Defence is soliciting proposals under solicitation number W8486-270924/A for the procurement of survival jelly candies and paper inserts to support the Canadian Armed Forces Individual Meal Pack program. The contract is for a fixed period of one year from the date of award, with all deliverables required to be received by February 26, 2027. The successful contractor must provide packages of seven individually wrapped candies, each package weighing at least 43g and providing a minimum of 140 calories and 35g of carbohydrates. Deliveries must be made Delivered Duty Paid to the designated assembler in Anjou, Quebec. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers that meet mandatory technical criteria, including a sensory evaluation where samples must achieve a minimum average score of 6.00 across appearance, texture, flavour, and overall criteria. Contractors are required to maintain a third-party audited quality system, such as HACCP or GFSI recognized standards, and ensure the security of raw materials and personnel. Packaging must adhere to specific Canadian standards for corrugated fibreboard and include non-toxic labeling and specific production codes. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Maria Balerna by October 1, 2026, and must remain valid for at least 120 days.

General Info

DND seeks survival jelly candies and inserts for CAF meals by February 2027.

Place of Performance

Canada, Quebec (except NCR), CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
Contacts1 person available
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Maria BalernaContracting Authority

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The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed in the attached RFP.

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