Department of National Defence Wind Drift Indicator Parachutist RFP W8485-279730/A, 2026
National DefenceFederal · Ottawa, ON- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kyle Sorrie
- (000) 000-0000
The 30-second brief
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for parachutist wind drift indicators, including Part No. WDI-R (NSN 21-9064029), WDI-B (NSN 21-9064030), and WDI-Y (NSN 21-9064030), with a quantity of 5,000 units each (15,000 units total). Delivery is requested to CAAWC Trenton by 31 March 2027. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products by indicating the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE offered. Bids are due by November 18, 2026, and may be submitted electronically using the epost Connect service. Basis of selection is the responsive bid with the lowest aggregate evaluated price.
Item 1: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-R, NSN 21-9064029, NCAGE 64953. Item 2: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-B, NSN 21-9064030, NCAGE 64953. Item 3: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-Y, NSN 21-9064030, NCAGE 64953.
Lowest aggregate evaluated price
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Summary
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for parachutist wind drift indicators, including Part No.
WDI-R (NSN 21-9064029), WDI-B (NSN 21-9064030), and WDI-Y (NSN 21-9064030), with a quantity of 5,000 units each (15,000 units total). Delivery is requested to CAAWC Trenton by 31 March 2027. Bidders may propose equivalent or substitute products by indicating the brand name, model, part number, and NCAGE offered. Bids are due by November 18, 2026, and may be submitted electronically using the epost Connect service. Basis of selection is the responsive bid with the lowest aggregate evaluated price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest aggregate evaluated price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Item 1: 5000 EA
- WIND DRIFT INDICATOR
- PARACHUTIST
- Part No
WDI-R, NSN 21-9064029, NCAGE 64953. Item 2: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-B, NSN 21-9064030, NCAGE 64953. Item 3: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-Y, NSN 21-9064030, NCAGE 64953.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Declaration of Convicted Offences - Integrity Declaration Form
- Required Documentation for Integrity Regime
- Electronic Payment Instruments (Annex B)
- Submit to
- TPSGC.PAReceptiondesSoumissions-APBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca via epost Connect
- Scope location
- Canada
- Reported agency
- Department of National Defence
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from National Defence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: TPSGC.PAReceptiondesSoumissions-APBidReceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca via epost Connect. For questions, contact Kyle Sorrie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including National Defence in ON, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kyle Sorrie at (000) 000-0000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Item 1: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-R, NSN 21-9064029, NCAGE 64953. Item 2: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-B, NSN 21-9064030, NCAGE 64953. Item 3: 5000 EA, WIND DRIFT INDICATOR, PARACHUTIST, Part No. WDI-Y, NSN 21-9064030, NCAGE 64953.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
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