W8472-225864 Dive Tender Replacement Project RFI

The Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence and with support from Public Services and Procurement Canada, is requesting industry input on the Dive Tender Replacement project to modernize its fleet of underwater support vessels. The initiative seeks to replace the aging Granby and Sechelt-class vessels currently operated by the Royal Canadian Navy, which are used to enable critical diving missions for naval operations and public safety. The new vessels are expected to be traditional 24-crew diving support vessels capable of supporting the full spectrum of underwater tasks and will be procured under the small vessel construction component of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, specifically Pillar 2. Bidders must be aware that restrictions may apply based on the shipyard selection under Pillar 1 of the strategy, potentially limiting eligibility to certain Canadian shipyards. The request for information, issued under solicitation number WS5654653921, was published on June 26, 2026, with responses required by August 11, 2026, and is aligned with NAICS code 336611 for ship and boat building. All submissions must be directed to the designated point of contact, Nina Caldwell of PSPC, and the project’s performance location is expected to be across Canada.