Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Letter of Interest for Determination of V50 Velocities for Selected Projectiles - 202700859/A - 2026
Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceFederal · Ottawa, ON- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Stefan Ruest
- (613) 540-7896
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Summary
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Specialized Firearms Support Services (SFSS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for letter of interest (LOI) services to experimentally determine V50 ballistic limit velocities for selected projectiles.
The work includes acquisition of projectiles and test materials, operation of a testing facility within Canada, testing devices such as airguns, airsoft devices, and firearms, experimental testing using pig eyeballs as a surrogate medium, simultaneous measurement of projectile velocity and penetration, statistical analysis, and calculation of V50 values for low-velocity projectile devices. Responses are due by November 12, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email to Stefan Ruest. This information-gathering initiative supports firearms classification activities and technical assessments under the Criminal Code.
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- National Capital Region (NCR), ON
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Stefan Ruest.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Royal Canadian Mounted Police 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 RFI submission deadline?
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Stefan Ruest at (613) 540-7896. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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