Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - *British Columbia, *National Capital Region (NCR), Ottawa, Ontario
DFO is seeking access to an indoor firing range for Pacific Region Conservation and Protection personnel to conduct firearms training, qualification, and operational-readiness activities. This is an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN), meaning DFO intends to award the contract to a pre-identified supplier unless another supplier demonstrates that it can meet all mandatory requirements. The facility requirements appear to include: - At least 25-metre lanes and a minimum of 10 shooting lanes. - Capacity for up to 10 shooters at the same time. - Approval for 9mm full-metal-jacket and hollow-point ammunition, and 12-gauge shotgun slugs. - Properly designed ventilation and filtration to remove smoke, gases, and particulates. - Adjustable lighting, including low-light capability. - Temperature control, washrooms, and functional safety equipment. - Legal compliance, suitable insurance and certifications, trained range-safety staff, and experience serving law-enforcement, military, or comparable clients. The contract is expected to run from award through August 31, 2030, with an estimated value of approximately $216,525. The notice lists British Columbia and the National Capital Region/Ottawa as locations, while the stated requirement refers to DFO Pacific Region operations. The pre-identified supplier is the Abbotsford Fish and Game Club. An interested alternative supplier would need to submit a statement of capabilities by September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A qualifying response could result in a competitive tender process; otherwise, DFO may proceed with the pre-identified supplier. No security requirements are identified in the provided notice. This opportunity potentially matches a Canadian indoor range operator with the required facility, ammunition approvals, environmental systems, insurance, certifications, and relevant client experience. The business should verify the complete official tender notice, submission instructions, applicable trade-agreement details, closing time and time zone, and any amendments before submitting a statement of capabilities. The provided record does not include an official source URL or tender documents.
