ISTR the CG were looking at NVD when they still had the S61 so it is a disgrace that it wasn't specified in the S-92 contract.
Isn't it more disgraceful that CHC didn't provide it for their crews if it's now considered a safety-of-flight issue?
The ICG is the functional requirements owner ( i.e. the parameters of the SAR operations ), not the technical or safety requirements owner. Compliance with applicable certification, maintenance and safety standards is the only relevant metric for the tender.
The contract also failed to specify the installation of a cyclic control or windscreen, but I don't think we criticise the ICG over that oversight.