Expression of Interest – 1 Can Air Div HQ SAR Tech Mountain Rescue Training
Solicitation number W3999-260020
Publication date
Closing date and time 2025/10/03 17:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND), through the 1 Canadian Air Division (1CAD) HQ , is seeking qualified subject matter experts to deliver advanced mountain rescue training in support of Canada’s Search and Rescue (SAR) mandate.
This training is required to ensure Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs) are capable of penetrating remote areas within the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) area of responsibility (AOR) to provide immediate and life-sustaining medical care. SAR Techs operate as aircrew, typically in two-person teams consisting of a Team Leader (TL) and a Team Member (TM). Their missions demand proficiency in specialized skills, including parachuting, mountain operations, scuba diving, and helicopter hoisting, as well as participation in ground SAR activities. SAR Techs must be able to operate and succeed in all environmental conditions.
1. Course Information
1.1 Location(s):
• Alberta: Jasper’s Marmot Basin and William Switzer Provincial Park (Jarvis Lake Detachment and surrounding area).
1.2 Timeframe:
• 01 February 2026 – 28 March 2026.
1.3 Contract Duration:
• 3 years.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 24 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/02/01.
Trade agreements
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No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
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:
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None
Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Department of National Defence (DND)
- Address
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715 Wihuri Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3Y5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Alexandra Allan
- Phone
- (204) 833-2500
- Email
- alexandra.allan@forces.gc.ca
- Address
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17000 Forces
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3Y5Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250910-021_Letter of Interest W3999-260020.pdf | 001 | FR | 4 | 2025/09/15 |
| 250910-021_Letter of Interest W3999-260020 ENG.pdf | 001 | EN | 13 | 2025/09/15 |