In brief
- Bids close Nov. 10 for Defence trainer operator services RFP.
- Two-year nationwide contract requires Secret supplier security clearance.
- Defence signed 13,258 contracts worth C$4.78 billion in 2026, GovMarket data shows.
National Defence is seeking a supplier to operate Small Arms and Indirect Fire trainers across Canada under a single two-year contract, with bids due Nov. 10, according to a notice on CanadaBuys posted Oct. 20.
The scope covers Small Arms Trainer and Indirect Fire Trainer operator services at sites across Canada for a single two-year contract. Bidders may submit in English or French, and suppliers need a Secret security clearance. Bidders must provide information on former public servants, and the Crown may negotiate with suppliers.
National Defence has signed 13,258 contracts worth C$4.78 billion in 2026 in GovMarket records.
GovMarket data shows the department has previously used Lockheed Martin Canada for this kind of work, with 10 contracts worth C$7.49 billion. General Dynamics has 36 contracts worth C$4.58 billion, and Airbus Defence and Space has four worth C$4.13 billion.
The RFP uses a competitive traditional process and is subject to CFTA, CETA, WTO GPA and CPTPP. Bids close Nov. 10 and the contract term is two years.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.65bn | 15691 |
| 2022 | $14.56bn | 16705 |
| 2023 | $15.37bn | 17707 |
| 2024 | $15.52bn | 16083 |
| 2025 | $6.24bn | 22159 |
| 2026 | $4.78bn | 13258 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
