Small Tactical Terminals (STT)

Solicitation number W8485-269161-A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/03/24 16:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Description

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), in partnership with the Digital Services Group (DSG), plans to acquire five KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT) software version 3.4.1A in FY 26/27 to support expanding Link 16 and tactical data communications capabilities. Additionally, there is an option to procure up to four more STTs next FY 27/28 to enhance operational flexibility and readiness for TDL 400 training and future missions. This effort aims to improve the availability of interoperable radios, reduce operational bottlenecks, and strengthen the CAF's Tactical Data Link (TDL) ecosystem.
This initiative will enable the RCAF Data Link Weapon Systems Manager (DLWSM) to maintain, operate, and enhance the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) Link 16 Tactical Data Link (TDL) ecosystem by increasing availability of interoperable radios and reducing operational bottlenecks associated with limited terminal availability.
This request is to procure new systems, P/N 1439747 NSN 5895-01-708-8091. Delivery is to be made to: CRYPTO ITEM which will have a delivery address of: COMSEC Custodian, 766 Comm Sqn (National COMSEC Services), William D Moyes Building (512), 265 De Niverville Private, Ottawa ON K1V 7N5.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 24 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/03/24.

Trade agreements

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • No response to bid solicitation
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of National Defence (DND)
Address

101 Colonel By Dr

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
Canada
Contracting authority
Carlo Zito
Email
carlo.zito@forces.gc.ca
Address

455 Boulevard de la Carriere

Gatineau, Quebec, J8Y 6V7
Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
W8485-269161 - Small Tactical Terminals (STT) - SOR FRENCH.pdf 001 FR 2 2026/03/09
W8485-269161 - Small Tactical Terminals (STT) - SOR ENGLISH.pdf 001 EN 21 2026/03/09
W8485-269161 - Small Tactical Terminals - TB7.pdf 001 EN 10 2026/03/09
STT ACAN ENG.pdf 001 EN 30 2026/03/09
STT ACAN FR.pdf 001 FR 2 2026/03/09
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Summary information

Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Ottawa
Region of opportunity
Canada
Contract duration
24 month(s)
Procurement method
Advance Contract Award Notice
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
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