Protective Undergarment and Glove Tender
Summary
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has issued a tender for performance protective undergarments and gloves. The solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers, with a closing date of March 18, 2026. The contract duration is estimated at 36 months with two one-year option periods.
What changed
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is seeking bids for performance protective undergarments (fire-resistant and non-fire-resistant) and padded gloves. This solicitation, with a closing date of March 18, 2026, is exclusively open to Canadian suppliers under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The selection will be based on the responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price, and the estimated contract period is 36 months, with potential for two one-year extensions.
Canadian manufacturers interested in supplying these items must submit their offers to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit by the specified closing date. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days of a call-up against the Standing Offer. While the document mentions the Buy Canadian Policy, this specific tender is open to all Canadian suppliers, not limited by specific Buy Canadian criteria beyond being a Canadian entity. Compliance with mandatory technical evaluation criteria is essential for an offer to be considered responsive.
What to do next
- Review tender requirements for performance protective undergarments and gloves.
- Submit bids to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit by March 18, 2026.
- Ensure compliance with all mandatory technical evaluation criteria.
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Performance Protective Undergarment and glove
Solicitation number 202600224
Publication date
2026/03/03
Closing date and time 2026/03/18 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
2026/03/12
Status Open
| Time to closing | |
| 5 days | 5:12 hours |
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires the provision of a modern, safety-oriented piece of uniform to its police officers while they conduct operational policing activities in public order situations.
• Performance protective undergarment – Non-fire resistant (Non FR) (upper body and lower body protection)
• Performance protective undergarment – Fire resistant (FR) (upper body and lower body protection)
• Soft padded gauntlet style Gloves
• Soft padded short Gloves
The period of the Standing Offer is from the date of issuance of the Standing Offer to three (3) years with two (2) one (1) year option periods.
All the delivery must be made within 60 calendar days from receipt of a call-up against the Standing Offer.
Policy on Reciprocal Procurement
This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers.
Basis of selection: An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for the issuance of a standing offer.
Offers must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: susie.dias@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s).
Trade agreements
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
- None
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Summary information
Notice type Request for Supply Arrangement Language(s) English, French Region(s) of delivery Canada Region of opportunity Canada Contract duration 36 month(s) Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Selection criteria Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price Commodity - UNSPSC
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2026-03-12
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