Basic Information

Reference Number

cb-687-47318347

Issuing Organization

Department of National Defence (DND)

Solicitation Type

ACAN - Advance Contract Award Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

W8485-268868/A

Title

W8485-268868 - iSLDMBs Refurbishment

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Types

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)

Details

Location

Nova Scotia

Dates

Publication

2025/07/10 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2025/07/25 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Cassandra Caron

(819) 939-5725

Cassandra.Caron@forces.gc.ca

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND), Director of Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Maritime) (DAEPM(M)) has a requirement to refurbish 21 Self Locating Datum Marker Buoys (iSLDMBs), which are free drifting electronic buoys used to track surface ocean currents and that report their position in near real time using world-wide satellite communication.

The iSLDMB reservicing includes the following procedures:
• replaced battery packs and water-soluble tape
• include addition of battery pack securement
• reinforcement of floatation arms
• firmware upgrades and relabelling of new expiry dates and repackaging.

All buoys are retested for satellite connectivity and transmission verification. The refurbishment of 21 iSLDMBs to be delivered no later than 31st March 2026.

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