Equipment
Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) Project
The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment under the Canada First Defence Strategy to renew Canada’s fixed-wing search and rescue (SAR) capability.
The acquisition of a new fixed-wing SAR fleet will give the Canadian Forces the equipment required to carry out critical, life-saving SAR missions anywhere in Canada, anytime, including the Arctic.
The new fleet of fixed-wing SAR aircraft will replace an ageing fleet of six CC-115 Buffalo aircraft and 13 CC-130 Hercules aircraft that are currently being used for SAR duties.
The procurement of new fixed-wing SAR aircraft will be competitive, open, and transparent, ensuring the best value for Canadian taxpayers while providing the Canadian Forces with a capability that meets their operational requirements.
The competitive procurement strategy is a capability-based requirement in which industry will be required to propose the type of aircraft, the number of aircraft and the number of bases required to meet the level of service. Mixed-fleet solutions are also possible.
The overall solution must be affordable and based on an evaluation plan that is fair, just and transparent.
The project is currently in the Definition stage. As such, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation is being developed, and will be shared with industry throughout the development process to find the best solutions that industry can provide to meet the Department of National Defence’s requirements and maximize benefits to Canadians.
Consultations are currently taking place including feedback on tentative milestones for RFP release, contract award and delivery.
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LITTLE ROCK AFB, ARKANSAS, USA — On December 4, 2008, a Hercules aircraft CC-130, on the flight line of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
LITTLE ROCK AFB, ARKANSAS, USA — On December 4, 2008, a Hercules aircraft CC-130, on the flight line of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
8 Wing personnel are participating in Exercise GREEN FLAG, an annual tactical airlift training exercise conducted at the 34th Combat Training Squadron (34 CTS) based at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
CF Photo by Corporal David Hardwick
Trapani, Italy — Master-Corporal William Stamper, Task Force Libeccio Avionics Technician, marshals a CC-130 Hercules prior to takeoff during Operation Mobile in Trapani, Italy on May 24, 2011. Photo credit: Corporal Jackson Yee, Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre © 2011, DND-MDN Canada
April 22, 2012 — A Canadian Forces member drops a rescue bundle from the ramp of the CC-115 Buffalo aircraft for a search and rescue training scenario during Operation NUNALIVUT 2012. Photo: Sergeant Matthew McGregor
Mount Waddington, B.C. — On September 10, 2007, a CC-115 Buffalo flies over base camp. CF Photo by Sgt Blair Mehan
Search and Rescue technicians conducting multiple casualty medical training at a simulated crash site.
Parachute accuracy training in B.C.
Parachute accuracy training in B.C.
Parachute training equipment jump, Riviere du Loup, Qc.
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