Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5

Solicitation number W8703-270013/A

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/09/10 14:00 EDT

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

Canada has a requirement for the items detailed below:

GSIN: N1370 – Pyrotechnics
UNSPSC: 46101600 –Ammunition

Description: Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5

A requirement exists to resupply Canada with the Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5. The Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5 uses survival signals for alerting potential rescuers of the position of an individual in distress. The waterproof tubular canister contains a flare at one end and a smoke signal on the other end. This signal is packaged in all life rafts aboard Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft and is also frequently carried by aircrews, soldiers in wilderness environments, and sailors deployed at sea is a buoyant smoke signal for use in rescue situations at sea.

Firm Quantity: 2 unit - Inert Cutaway Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5 - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan between 01 September 2027 and 30 November 2027.

4,320 units per year – Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5 - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan between 01 September 2027, 2028 and 30 November 2027, 2028.

Unfunded Optional Quantity: 4,320 units per year – Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5 - Delivery to Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Dundurn, Dundurn, Saskatchewan between 01 September 2029, 2030 and 30 November 2029, 2030.

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 48 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/12/01.

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:

  • None
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of National Defence (DND)
Address

101 Colonel By Dr

Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2
Canada
Contracting authority
Trevor Clark
Phone
(613) 698-5046
Email
Trevor.Clark@forces.gc.ca
Address

101 Colonel By Dr

Ottawa, ON, 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
RFP - W8703-270013 - Signal Distress Day & Night No.1 Mk5.pdf 001 EN 18 2026/07/27
DDP - W8703-270013 - Fusée de détresse jour et nuit no 1 MK 5.pdf 001 FR 0 2026/07/27
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Summary information

Notice type
Request for Proposal
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Dundurn
Region of opportunity
World
Contract duration
48 month(s)
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
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