W8485-268868 - iSLDMBs Refurbishment

Solicitation number W8485-268868/A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/07/25 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND), Director of Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Maritime) (DAEPM(M)) has a requirement to refurbish 21 Self Locating Datum Marker Buoys (iSLDMBs), which are free drifting electronic buoys used to track surface ocean currents and that report their position in near real time using world-wide satellite communication.

The iSLDMB reservicing includes the following procedures:
• replaced battery packs and water-soluble tape
• include addition of battery pack securement
• reinforcement of floatation arms
• firmware upgrades and relabelling of new expiry dates and repackaging.

All buoys are retested for satellite connectivity and transmission verification. The refurbishment of 21 iSLDMBs to be delivered no later than 31st March 2026.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 7 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/09/01.

Trade agreements

  • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

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:

  • Exclusive Rights
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of National Defence (DND)
Address

101 Colonel By Drive

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
Canada
Contracting authority
Cassandra Caron
Phone
(819) 939-5725
Email
Cassandra.Caron@forces.gc.ca
Address

101 Colonel By Drive

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
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
W8485-268868-A iSLDMB-Service ACAN ENG_0.pdf 001 EN 12 2025/07/10
W8485-268868-A iSLDMB-Service ACAN FR.pdf 001 FR 0 2025/07/10
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Summary information

Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Nova Scotia
Contract duration
7 month(s)
Procurement method
Advance Contract Award Notice
Selection criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
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