W8476-216429 - Weapons Effect Simulation Modernization (WESM) RFI

**Tender:** W8476-216429 – Weapons Effect Simulation Modernization (WESM) RFI **Buyer:** Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), for the Department of National Defence (DND) **Status:** Open **Closing date:** February 8, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. **Location:** Gatineau, Quebec / Canada **What this is:** This is a **Request for Information (RFI)**, not necessarily a request for priced bids. PSPC and DND are seeking additional information and feedback from vendors to help define the next phase of the Weapons Effect Simulation Modernization requirement. The notice refers to earlier WESM RFI/LOI notices, suggesting this may be part of an ongoing market-engagement process. **Potential relevance:** This appears potentially relevant to businesses with experience in defence training systems, weapons-effects modelling, simulation software, systems integration, military technology, testing, or related research and development. The available summary does not provide enough information to determine the expected capabilities, response format, security requirements, or whether subcontracting or teaming opportunities are available. **Important considerations:** - An RFI generally seeks industry feedback and may not lead directly to a contract. - Carefully review the official notice and all attached documents for submission instructions, mandatory forms, security requirements, intellectual-property provisions, and any industry day or question deadlines. - Confirm whether this notice replaces, supplements, or follows the earlier WESM notices identified in the description. Review the official Canada Buys/PSPC noticebefore preparing or submitting a response: https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/Rfx Event/preview/1110027715?an Id=ANONYMOUS The information provided here is only a plain-English summary. Details and deadlines should be verified against the official tender notice before any response is submitted.

• check_circleThis appears to be a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor-community information and additional feedback to assist DND in defining the next iteration of the Weapons Effect Simulation Modernization requirement.
• check_circleThe RFI is associated with the Department of National Defence and is being issued by Public Services and Procurement Canada on DND’s behalf.
• check_circleResponses or information appear to be due by February 8, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.; the applicable time zone and submission method should be verified in the official tender notice.
• check_circleThe notice identifies the location as Canada, Gatineau, Quebec.