Cylinder, Compressed Gas (ACAN)

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Aug 15, 2026

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Fuel. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Cylinder, Compressed Gas (ACAN) The Department of National Defence requires the following items to be delivered to 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot, Montreal, Quebec.: 1. High-Pressure Steel ABO Gas Cylinders (600 Units Total) • Part Number & Model Baseline: P/N 3A2015 • Technical Specifications: Manufacturing must strictly adhere to DOT-3AA / TC-3AAM seamless steel specifications, featuring a 2,400 psig service pressure and a verified hydrostatic test pressure of 4,000 psig. • Physical Dimensions: Cylinders must feature a volumetric capacity of 2,990 cubic inches (49 litres) and a body length of exactly 56.50 inches ± 0.4 to safely lock into DND's fixed cascade racking and aircraft servicing systems. • Integrated Packaging & Crate Specifications: Each of the 600 units of these cylinder assemblies must arrive individually pre-housed within its own custom heat-treated wooden crate as an inseparable, factory-integrated delivery package. 2. Standalone Reusable Cylinder Wooden Crates (400 Units Total) • Part Number Baseline: P/N CRATE190 (catalogued under CAGE Code 1WZW9). • Technical Specifications: Individual, standalone custom-fitted reusable crates constructed out of 1/2-inch plywood with 1x4 framing, forklift runners, integrated heavy-duty hinges, and secure latches. • Internal Protections: The interior must incorporate custom blocking, felt-covered cradles, or foam padding precision-fitted to the 56.50-inch cylinder body to protect oxygen-clean packaging and prevent movement during rugged field storage and deployment. Detailed requirements are specified in Annex A. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.. UNSPSC: *Air or gas tanks or cylinders *Aircraft oxygen equipment (*24111802 *25202607). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). Regions: *World

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of National Defence (DND)

Department of National Defence (DND) has issued 1,105 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 149 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of National Defence (DND) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.