XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert

Canada is procuring 40,000 units of XM-30 Non-Electric Blasting Cap Practice Inert under solicitation W8703-270037/A, with deliveries split between 15,000 units to CFAD Dundurn in Saskatchewan and 25,000 units to CFAD Angus in Ontario, all required by May 15, 2027. These inert training devices replicate the size, shape, and handling characteristics of live detonators but contain no explosive or initiating components, enabling safe and effective soldier training before exposure to live ordnance. The contract is Firm Fixed Price with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award basis, meaning only offers that fully comply with all mandatory technical requirements—such as dimensional tolerances, performance conformity to MIL-PRF-32294, asbestos-free and non-ferric iron dioxide composition, and crimping compatibility with authorized tools—are eligible for consideration, with award going strictly to the lowest-priced compliant offer. Packaging and marking must adhere to Canadian Forces specification D-09-002-004/SG-000, including standardized palletization using 48×40 inch wood pallets with strict weight and height limits, and detailed labeling requirements following NATO and Transport Canada conventions including UN numbers, explosive hazard labels, lot number formatting, and Net Explosive Quantity. All shipments are Delivered Duty Paid, making the contractor responsible for all costs, duties, and risks until delivery at the designated Canadian Forces sites. Technical documentation including a Technical Data Package, Safety and Suitability for Service package, Ammunition Manufacturer’s Data Card, Quality Plan, and packaging diagrams must be submitted digitally within 90 days of contract award or 90 days before the first delivery. The contractor must comply with the Controlled Goods Program, anti-forced labor requirements, and Canadian hazardous materials regulations, while also ensuring environmental compliance under PAPCAR and ISPM 15 for wood packaging. All submissions must be in English or French, and the contractor must provide a NCAGE code and ensure complete, accurate certification of compliance through required declaration forms. No security clearances are required, but the Government retains full inspection rights at origin and destination, and the contractor must allow access for audits and retain all records for seven years post-delivery.