Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project
Explore the project to modernize and improve the light and heavy vehicle capability of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
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- Project at a glance
- Project description
- Current status
- Procurement progress and engagement
- Related links
Project at a glance
- Overview
- The Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project is modernizing and improving the CAF’s light and heavy logistics vehicle capability
- Procuring
- Light and heavy logistics vehicles
Minor fleet of heavy engineer support vehicles
In-service support, infrastructure upgrades and construction services - Project status
- Proposals were received from qualified suppliers in May 2022
Evaluation of proposals is ongoing - Next steps
- Contract award anticipated by 2023 or 2024
Project description
The project seeks to revitalize and replace Canada’s light and heavy logistics vehicle capabilities. Modernizing the CAF’s logistics vehicle fleet is an initiative outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged.
The Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, including the Value Proposition, will apply to this procurement.
Current status
Proposals were received from qualified suppliers in May 2022.
Evaluation of proposals is ongoing.
Procurement progress and engagement
The procurement will be completed through an open and transparent competitive process.
2011 and 2014
Industry engagement began with the publication of letters of interest in 2011 and 2014 to seek industry feedback on the procurement strategy.
2019 and 2020
- February 7, 2019: Approval was received for project definition
- March 18, 2019: A draft invitation to qualify (ITQ) was released to industry for feedback and comments
- April 29, 2019: Using the feedback from the draft ITQ, a formal invitation to qualify was released
- July 8, 2019: A list of qualified suppliers, who demonstrated the technical ability to develop and propose solutions for the project, was released. The list includes:
- Daimler AG (September 11, 2020: Notified Canada of their intent to partner with General Dynamics Land Systems—Canada)
- General Dynamics Land Systems: Canada Corporation and General Dynamics Land Systems, Incorporated
- Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A.
- Mack Defense LLC (with ARQUUS)
- Navistar Defense LLC (September 13, 2021: Notified Canada of their withdrawal as a qualified supplier)
- Oshkosh Defense Canada Incorporated and Oshkosh Defense, LLC
- Rheinmetall Canada Inc. and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH
Only these suppliers were invited to participate in the next phases of engagement and were allowed to submit bids in response to the RFP.
2021
- Engagement was continued with qualified suppliers to review and finalize the RFP
- The last draft RFP was released to qualified suppliers in August 2021
- The formal RFP was released to qualified suppliers in December 2021
2022
- Proposals were received from qualified suppliers in May 2022
- The evaluation process began
2023 and beyond
- Proposals are being assessed on cost, technical requirements and economic benefits
- Contract award is anticipated in 2023 or 2024
Related links
- National Defence: Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project
- Contact defence procurement
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