APN - CETEMT New Facility and Compound, CFB Uplands

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Dates

PublishedSep 11, 2026Bid deadlineOct 21, 2026 · 19:00 UTC

Official description

Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform the Design-Builder of an upcoming contract opportunity at CFB Uplands in Ottawa, Ontario. The purpose of this APN is to allow the Design-Builder to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for the potential solicitation process, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding a potential contract, which includes security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested Design-Builders to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that this project will include an Indigenous businesses participation component in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Please note that there is no guarantee that this contract will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process.   Description of the Project and Services   This contract will provide the design and construction of the new facility and compound near the existing CETEMT (Counter Explosive Threat Equipment Management Team) compound at CFB Uplands. The new facility will be a single-storey building with an approximate footprint of 1,650 m2. It will include offices and workspaces, meeting rooms, maintenance garages and workshops, specialized spaces such as secure storage and a weapons vault, and support areas including a kitchenette, washrooms, and server rooms. The facility will be situated within a new exterior compound of approximately 6,500 m2, including parking areas.   The delivery method for this infrastructure will be a Modified Design-Build (MDB) contract. ROM estimate for the total value of the MDB contract is approximately $17M. It is anticipated that the following solicitation will proceed as noted in the table below. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND.   Contract Number: 88076 Title: CETEMT New Facility and Compound Approximate Estimate: $ 17M Anticipated Posting: Q4 FY26/27 Description: Provide the Counter Explosive Threat Equipment Management Team (CETEMT) a new facility and compound on CFB Uplands in Ottawa, Ontario according to operational requirements.   Contract Award and Anticipated Security Requirements To be eligible for contract award, a Design-Builder will be required to, among other things, actively hold or obtain all required security clearance(s) prior to the date of the award, as further detailed in the solicitation documents. The anticipated industrial security requirements of this project will be at FSC Secret. Industrial Security Program Sponsor

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