Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap
Solicitation number W8703-270039/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/09/03 14:00 EDT
Description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:
GSIN: N1375 – Demolition Materials
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition
Description: Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap
A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap. The Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap replicates the size, shape, and handling characteristics of a real detonator, but it contains no explosive or initiating components. The Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap ensure that soldiers can develop the correct techniques and confidence prior to working with live explosive components, significantly improving safety and competence.
Quantity: 3,500 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan on or before 15 November 2027.
6,500 units - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Angus, Angus, Ontario on or before 15 November 2027.
Unit of Issue: Each, per unit
1. Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this procurement.
2. Controlled Goods
This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.
3. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
4. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
5. Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner and Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner, are eligible for this solicitation of offers.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 11 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/12/01.
Trade agreements
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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:
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None
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Department of National Defence (DND)
- Address
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101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2Canada
- Contracting authority
- Trevor Clark
- Phone
- (613) 698-5046
- Email
- Trevor.Clark@forces.gc.ca
- Address
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101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFP - W8703-270039 - Practice Inert Electric M6 Blasting Cap .pdf | 001 | EN | 14 | 2026/07/20 |
| DDP - W8702-270039 - Détonateurs électriques M6 inertes d'entraînement.pdf | 001 | FR | 1 | 2026/07/20 |