Federal notice signals potential Iqaluit NORAD project valued at more than $5B
Defence Construction Canada has issued an advance procurement notice for a potential modified design-build contract at Iqaluit’s Forward Operating Location under NORAD modernization. The notice says the eventual multi-year contract may exceed $5 billion, but it is not yet a request for proposals, contract award or approval to begin work. Sourcecanadabuys.canada.ca↗
What happened
Defence Construction Canada’s open notice, solicitation APN_NP26IQ01_87007, identifies a potential NORAD Northern Basing Infrastructure project at the Iqaluit Forward Operating Location. The notice was published April 24, amended June 4 and closes August 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. EDT. It is an advance procurement notice intended to give prospective design-build teams time to assess interest and begin any required security-clearance process—not an RFP or a commitment to award a contract. Sourcecanadabuys.canada.ca↗
Why it matters
The preliminary scope points to a major future federal construction opportunity in Iqaluit. It lists possible airfield work; hangars, aprons and taxiways; fuel and ammunition facilities; accommodations; warehousing; a fire hall; multi-purpose buildings; and IT, cyber and logistics infrastructure. The notice gives preliminary figures including about 7,500 square metres of hangar space, 500,000 to 750,000 litres of fuel storage and 72,000 square metres of asphalt surface. Those figures remain rough estimates subject to revision. Sourcecanadabuys.canada.ca↗
What happens next
Defence Construction Canada says Iqaluit infrastructure work is projected to be procured in winter or spring 2027, conditional on Department of National Defence approval to proceed. The eventual contractor would be required to prepare an Indigenous Benefits Plan covering proposed subcontracting, employment and training opportunities. The notice says bidders would need a SECRET-level facility security clearance by contract award; interested firms without the clearance are being offered early sponsorship-process access. Sourcecanadabuys.canada.ca↗
Important details
Buyer: Defence Construction Canada — National Capital Region. Notice type: Advance Procurement Notice. Solicitation number: APN_NP26IQ01_87007. Status: Open. Last amendment: June 4, 2026. Notice closing: August 31, 2026, 2 p.m. EDT. Proposed delivery method: modified design-build. Estimated total contract value: may exceed $5 billion. The notice expressly says there is no guarantee the contract will proceed or that a security clearance will be granted.
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