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MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants

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Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the items detailed below. The delivery is requested at CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt. Line Item: 001 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-S NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 50 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 002 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-S NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 50 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Line Item: 003 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-M NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 100 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 004 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-M NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 100 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Line Item: 005 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-L NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 150 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 006 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-L NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 150 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Line Item: 007 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-XL NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 150 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 008 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-XL NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 150 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Line Item: 009 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-XXL NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 50 UoI: EA to be delivered to: CFB Halifax Line Item: 010 MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants Part Number: MP4240-13-XXL NCAGE: 37463 MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP. GSIN: 8415 Quantity: 50 UoI; EA to be delivered to: CFB Esquimalt Bidders proposing an Equivalent or a Substitute Product must indicate the brand name and model and/or Part Number and the NCAGE they are offering. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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Tender brief & compliance checklist

AI-generated on 2026-10-16 from the notice and 5 document(s). It can miss or misread details — always check the official documents before bidding.

  • National Defence requires MP4240 Catalyst BIB Pants (buoyant flotation bib overalls) for Canadian Forces Sea use.
  • Total 1000 units across sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, delivered to CFB Halifax and CFB Esquimalt.
  • Competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); region Nova Scotia.
  • Contract period is from date of Contract to end of the warranty period inclusive.
  • Closing date extended by amendments to 26 October 2026 at 1400 EDT.

Key dates

  • Original closing date: 2026-09-30
    ✓ Quote found in w8482-275455-rfp-amendment-001.pdf
    “extend the closing date from 30/09/2026 to 16/10/2026”
  • Closing date after amendment 001: 2026-10-16
    ✓ Quote found in w8482-275455-rfp-amendment-001.pdf
    “extend the closing date from 30/09/2026 to 16/10/2026”
  • Closing date after amendment 003 (final): 2026-10-26T14:00 EDT
    ✓ Quote found in w8482-275455-rfp-amendment-003.pdf
    “The bidding closing date is extended to 26th, October, 2026 at 1400 EDT.”
  • Notice closing (Eastern time): 2026-10-16T14:00:00
    ✓ Quote found in notice
    “CLOSING (Eastern time): 2026-10-16T14:00:00”
  • Questions deadline: Not stated

Evaluation

Not stated

  • Technical equivalency assessed against the characteristics and performance requirements contained in the solicitation
  • Equivalent must demonstrate it is a buoyant/flotation bib overall providing additional flotation and hypothermia protection and protection against the marine environment
  • Equivalent must incorporate required garment construction and functional characteristics: leg-bottom slide fasteners, external storm flap, internal gusset, and seamless seat and knees
  • Manufacturer's signed technical data sheet may be acceptable if it contains sufficient objective technical information
  • If relying on a garment system for thermal or flotation performance, bidder must clearly identify the jacket or coat used and provide supporting technical information

Security: There are no security requirements associated with this solicitation of offers.

Submission: Return bids to Bid Receiving–PWGSC / Réception des soumissions-TPSGC at tpsgc.pareceptiondessoumissions-apbidreceiving.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca, via ePost/Postel, or Bid Fax: (819) 997-9776. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Compliance checklist (mandatory requirements)

Risks and unusual terms

  • Closing date has been amended multiple times (30/09/2026 to 16/10/2026 to 26/10/2026); bidders must track the latest amendment.
  • The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
  • No minimum buoyancy value, standalone immersed Clo value, or specific flotation certification is required; equivalency is assessed against solicitation characteristics, which may create ambiguity for bidders.
  • A general manufacturer's statement declaring a product 'equivalent' without supporting technical information will not demonstrate technical equivalency.
  • Solicitation may be subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement; offers from Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner for specified items will be rejected.
  • Solicitation may be subject to the Controlled Goods Program.

Not stated in the available text: Evaluation method (e.g., lowest-price compliant vs. highest combined rating); Questions/clarification deadline; Bid bond or security deposit requirement; Insurance requirements; Site visit requirement; Minimum experience requirements; Warranty period duration; Delivery date / requested delivery period (ARO); Contract award date; Detailed evaluation criteria weightings or scoring

Solicitation documents (7)

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Price benchmark

Range $27K – $14.0M · median $343K · n=20 · inferred from published winners in the same codes/department

Incumbency

Inferred rotating winners. Top published winner DBC Marine Safety Systems Ltd. has 9% of 34 similar awards.

Department buying calendar

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March highlighted (Canadian fiscal year-end). Spike not the peak month in this dataset.

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Buyer contact (contracting authority)

Matthew Houle · Matthew.Houle@forces.gc.ca

Ottawa, ON · Competitive - Open bidding

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Official Documents & Links

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