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FederalGoodsOct 16, 2026Ref WS5642957262-Doc5767055940

Light Forces Enhancement

BuyerDepartment of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
ClosingOct 16, 2026
Location*Canada, Gatineau, Quebec
CategoryGoods
Estimated valueNot disclosed

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PSPC is seeking industry feedback—not necessarily bids at this stage—on the Light Forces Enhancement project for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. The project concerns lightweight tactical personnel and cargo-carrying capabilities for moving soldiers, equipment, and supplies across difficult terrain, including domestic and expeditionary operations and potentially high-threat environments. This opportunity may be relevant to businesses with expertise in defence equipment, tactical mobility, logistics, engineering, vehicles, robotics, or related technologies. The notice is listed as open and closes October 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. It is associated with Gatineau, Quebec, although the project may have broader Canadian or operational implications. Businesses should review the official tender notice and the related LFE RFI/A and LFE RFI/B notices to understand the requested feedback, submission process, security or technical expectations, and applicable deadlines. This summary does not determine whether a company is eligible or suitable. Verify all details directly through the official source before responding.

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  • This notice appears to request industry feedback regarding the Light Forces Enhancement (LFE) project, rather than submissions for a confirmed procurement contract.
  • The project concerns new light tactical personnel- and cargo-carrying capabilities for the Canadian Light Forces, intended to move soldiers and equipment across complex terrain currently accessible only on foot.
  • The described capability is expected to reduce soldiers’ carried combat burden by transporting additional equipment and supplies.
  • The described capability is expected to support increased speed, range, duration, and area of operation.

Source description preview

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W8476-206234/C Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding the Light Forces Enhancement (LFE) project for the Government of Canada (GC), the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The Canadian Light Forces (LF) need new light tactical personnel and cargo carrying capabilities. These capabilities will move soldiers and equipment across complex terrain which currently can only be reached on foot. It will lighten CAF soldiers’ on-person combat burden by carrying additional equipment and supplies, and will cover a larger area of operation through increased speed, range, and duration. This powerful, lightweight solution is expected to operate in domestic and expeditionary deployments, up to and including high threat environments.Related Notices: LFE RFI/A https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/pw-bl-319-28038 LFE RFI/B https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/pw-bl-319-29019

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