CCC, Canada’s government-to-government contracting agency, has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of Defense (US DoD) for 605 MARK-3 Watson Edition firefighting pumps manufactured by Montreal-based Waterax.
As part of CCC’s contract, Waterax will supply the firefighting water pumps to the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Troop Support.
Quebec’s Waterax is a global leader in high-pressure portable fire pumps for wildland firefighting. Its flagship MARK-3 series, first introduced in the 1960s, is widely used by forestry and firefighting agencies worldwide, including the US Forest Service. Featuring Bluetooth diagnostics, enhanced safety features, and ergonomic design, the Watson Edition builds on Waterax’s legacy of reliability while integrating modern technology.
CCC is the US DoD’s designated contracting authority for purchases from Canada over US$250,000. Through the free US DoD Prime Contractor service, CCC enables Canadian businesses like Waterax to supply the US DoD with made-in-Canada solutions.
