Naloxone Autoinjectors ACAN

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Aug 18, 2026

Updated: Aug 19, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals, Vehicles and Fuel. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 2, 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 the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) through the Strategic Medical Countermeasures Program (SMCP), on behalf of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp), has a requirement for the supply of 3,600 of 10 mg Naloxone Auto-injectors (AIs) and 200 trainers to provide emergency treatment and/or prophylaxis of respiratory depression where the use of high-potency opioids is confirmed or suspected, and an associated re-usable training device to train users on the safe handling and use of the device. The Naloxone Auto-Injectors must provide emergency treatment and/or prophylaxis of respiratory depression where the use of high-potency opioids is confirmed or suspected. The product must consist of a 10 mg naloxone hydrochloride auto-injector designed for self-aid and buddy-aid applications in operational environments and capable of administration through clothing and personal protective equipment. The requirement also includes reusable training devices to support user training on the safe handling and administration of the auto-injector. The initial requirement consists of the supply of 3,600 Naloxone Auto-Injectors (10 mg) and 200 reusable training devices. The resulting contract is anticipated to be valid from contract award date to 31 March 2029, with two (2) additional one-year option periods extending to 31 March 2031. This procurement will be conducted through an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN). The Government of Canada has identified Kaléo, Inc. as the only supplier currently known to satisfy the operational, clinical and technical requirements associated with this requirement. Suppliers that consider themselves fully qualified and capable of meeting the complete requirement may submit a Statement of Capabilities during the posting period. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Barring any applicable trade agreement exceptions or other . UNSPSC: *Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products (*51000000). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). Regions: *World

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 18, 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 1,109 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 143 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 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 2, 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 Supplies 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.

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.