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Line of Communication Bridge Systems for National Defence Tender

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Published March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Government of Canada has issued a tender for Line of Communication Bridge Systems for the Department of National Defence. The tender closes on April 13, 2026, and encourages Indigenous Participation Plans. This procurement is open to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of Applicable Trading Partners.

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What changed

The Department of National Defence, through Public Works and Government Services Canada, has released a tender (WS5583471932) for Line of Communication Bridge Systems (LCBS). This requirement is for a modular panel bridge system to support Canadian Armed Forces vehicle fleets and common civilian heavy trucks, including four years of In-Service Support and eight two-year options. The tender also encourages Offerors to submit an Indigenous Participation Plan and is open only to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner.

Suppliers interested in this opportunity must submit offers for both the Acquisition and In-Service Support Contracts by the closing date of April 13, 2026. The procurement is subject to various trade agreements, including CFTA, CETA, and WTO GPA. Potential suppliers should review the full tender details and consider partnering with other businesses if needed. There are security requirements associated with this requirement.

What to do next

Review tender requirements for Line of Communication Bridge Systems (WS5583471932).
Prepare and submit an offer, including an Indigenous Participation Plan if applicable, by April 13, 2026.
Assess security requirements and potential business partnerships.

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W8476-267099 - Line of Communication Bridge Systems

Solicitation number WS5583471932

Publication date

2026/03/03

Closing date and time 2026/04/13 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

2026/03/12

Status Status
Open

Description

REQUIREMENT: This is for Line of Communication Bridge Systems (LCBS) for the Department of National Defence. The LCBS will provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with a commercial-pattern modular panel bridge system in support of domestic or expeditionary operations. The LCBS will support current and future CAF vehicle fleets, and common civilian-pattern heavy trucks.
Four (4) years of In-Service Support (ISS) is required plus eight (8) two-year options allowing Canada to extend the terms of the contract.
Only one successful Offeror will be awarded both Contracts. Offerors must respond to the requirements for both of the Acquisition and the In-Service Support Contracts in their offer submission.
There are security requirements associated with this requirement.

This procurement encourages Offerors to submit an Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) as part of their offer.

This requirement is only open to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Show more description Show less description

Contract duration

Refer to the description above for full details.

Trade agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Address 11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Canada Contracting authority Feagan, Shaun (SPAC/PSPC) Email shaun.feagan@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Buying organization(s)

Organization Department of National Defence (DND) Address 101 Colonel By Dr Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0K2 Canada

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Summary information

Notice type Request for Proposal Language(s) English, French Region(s) of delivery Canada Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price Commodity - UNSPSC
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