Dafocom Solutions in Ottawa Secures $1.5M Contract to Assist the Canadian Army

On June 25, 2026, Dafocom Solutions, an Ottawa-based company specializing in secure communications and cybersecurity, secured a significant contract worth over $1.5 million from the Department of National Defence (DND) to supply the Canadian Army with 200 System Network Access Kits (SNAK). This contract includes options for extension over the next three years, underscoring Dafocom's crucial role in enhancing military communication capabilities.

Dafocom is a member of the DaRT Group of Companies, which consists of wholly Canadian-owned Indigenous small businesses. This group offers comprehensive lifecycle solutions across the defence sector, integrating various capabilities that encompass design, construction, security, and support across air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Len Anderson, President and CEO of Dafocom, emphasized the contract's significance, stating that it reinforces Canada’s initiative to create a resilient, self-sufficient supply chain that includes dual-use SMEs and Indigenous enterprises. He pointed out that this investment not only enhances operational readiness but also stimulates growth within Canada’s manufacturing sector, which is vital for expanding high-quality technical jobs.

### Role of SNAK in Military Operations

The SNAK is vital for modern military operations, providing a reliable data connection that enhances Command and Control (C2) capabilities even in challenging environments. It plays a critical role in the Canadian Army's communications strategy, referred to as the Primary, Alternative, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) communications plan. This kit ensures that commanders maintain essential connectivity when faced with adverse conditions.

As part of the contract, Dafocom is responsible for assembling and delivering the necessary hardware and software, alongside offering full lifecycle support. This includes technical assistance, fault diagnosis, repair services, and warranty coverage for the products supplied.

### Dafocom’s Established Presence in the Defence Sector

Dafocom has a longstanding footprint within the Canadian Armed Forces, having integrated its products into multiple military platforms. Their data diodes and media converters are already utilized in TAPV, LAV, Halifax-class, Kingston-class, and Victoria-class vessels. Furthermore, their ruggedized fibre optic interconnect solutions have been designed to support mobile and temporary infrastructure setups, including military camps and command posts.

Craig Bowditch, CFO of Dafocom, remarked on the award as a testament to their operational capabilities and highlighted the role of Indigenous small businesses in bolstering Canada’s defence ecosystem and its robust dual-use industrial base.

### Emphasizing Ottawa’s Defence Innovation

Dafocom's recent contract win illustrates the vital contributions of Ottawa-area defence companies to the Canadian Armed Forces. The leadership of Len Anderson, who also guides sister companies Renaissance Network Reinvent and Terra Nova Solutions Rewired, is a notable presence in the Canada’s Capital Region Defence Innovation Task Force. This reflects the collaborative efforts to enhance defence innovation in the National Capital Region.

Dafocom’s success exemplifies how local companies are contributing to national security, innovation, and economic growth through the enhancement of military capabilities and the fostering of a self-sufficient industrial base. The emphasis on Indigenous participation in defence reinforces a commitment not only to technological advancement but also to community engagement and support throughout Canada. For more information on how Invest Ottawa is aiding defence innovation, one can visit the Defence Innovation Hub.