Acquiring Surplus Equipment from DND

Directorate Disposal, Sales, Artefacts and Loans (DDSAL) is responsible for the disposal of surplus assets on behalf of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF). This includes the management of all departmental major weapon and support system disposal projects, creating and updating disposal policy and guidance documents, as well as providing advice on the disposal of assets at all monetary thresholds and levels of complexity. 

DDSAL strives to manage disposal in a manner that provides best value to the Crown, supports public safety and protects the environment, while also preserving the history and heritage of military assets.

 

Important Links

  • How to Purchase

    DND/CAF assets for sale are available through GC Surplus in Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). Information on how to purchase assets can be found on this page.

  • How to Request a Donation

    The Donation of surplus assets is an important disposal option when considering the preservation of military history and heritage. Information on how to request a Donation from the DND/CAF can be found on this page.

  • How to Request a Transfer

    Information on how to request a Transfer or Gratuitous Transfer from the DND/CAF can be found on this page.

  • DND's Other Reuse and Disposal Methods

    Other Reuse and Disposal Methods include Alternative Applications, Trade-Ins, the Scrapping and Destruction of materiel as well as other disposal programs such as E-Waste and the Computers for School Program (CFSP).

  • Success Stories

    This page contains DND/CAF disposal success stories, including a list of assets recently donated to various organizations. Links to news stories related to disposal can also be found on this page.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Follow this link to find the answer to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the disposal process.

Contact Us

For questions related to disposal processes please contact DDSAL at: DDSAL-DSVAP@forces.gc.ca.

E-mails sent to this address will be forwarded to the appropriate contact within the directorate.