Aircraft Parachute Rental RFSA
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW: The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) is seeking offers for an Aircraft Parachute Rental Supply Arrangement to provide secure air support for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) parachute training. This service is requi...
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AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 28 February 2031 at 14:00 EST. All bids submitted after 14:00 EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. This is an invitation to qualify under a new Supply Arrangement. Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide secure air support to the Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) parachute training when it is not possible to use military air resources. Please contact the Supply Arrangement Authority to validate the Identified User List prior to any solicitation against this Supply Arrangement. Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner as defined in the Annex Solicitation of Offers definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of offers.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
open
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*SRV
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Regions of Delivery
*Canada
Reference Number
WS5562907534-Doc5562948998
Amendment Number
003
Contracting Entity
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Contact Name
Smallwood, Jeffrey (SPAC/PSPC) (il-le-lui / he-him-his)
Contact Email
Organization City
Gatineau
Organization Province / State
Quebec
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
May 12, 2026
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The proposal submission deadline is February 28, 2031 (1629 days left).
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) is seeking offers for an Aircraft Parachute Rental Supply Arrangement to provide secure air support for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) parachute training. This service is required when military air resources are unavailable. The primary objective is to ensure the availability of aircraft for parachute training exercises, thereby enhancing operational readiness and safety.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), located in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The primary contact for this opportunity is Jeffrey Smallwood, who can be reached at [email protected].
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:
- Must be a Canadian Supplier or a Supplier of an Applicable Trading Partner as defined in the Annex Solicitation of Offers.
- No specific certifications or registrations are mentioned, but compliance with Canadian trade agreements is implied.
- No specific security clearances or bonding/insurance requirements are detailed.
- There are no set-aside restrictions mentioned.
- No minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are specified.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should possess capabilities in providing secure air support, specifically in the rental or leasing of commercial passenger propeller aircraft, fixed-wing training aircraft, passenger transport helicopters, and rotary-wing training aircraft. Familiarity with aviation safety standards and operational protocols for parachute training is essential.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in providing air support for military or training operations, as well as those with relevant certifications in aviation safety or operational excellence, may have a competitive advantage. Familiarity with the Canadian military's operational requirements and standards could also be beneficial.
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