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Special Advisor to the Comd. RCAF

Conseiller spécial du commandant de l ’ARC

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT FILE NUMBER: W8485-25-SC14 This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND) The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for special advisory services to provide sound and timely advice on defence and other issues at a strategic level. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander (Comd) requires the services of one (1) Special Advisor (SA) to provide strategic-level advice, administrative support and planning support to the RCAF Comd as well as other senior level managers and decision makers on RCAF issues. Number of Contracts: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract for two (2) years, plus two (2) irrevocable option years allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract. Security Requirement Supplier Security Clearance required: Secret Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the DND point of contact (POC) listed below. File Number: W8485-25-SC14 DND POC: Pierre Laperrière E-Mail: DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca Estimated time frame of contract – from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028 plus two (2) irrevocable option years. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Quick Summary

The Department of National Defence is seeking a Special Advisor to provide strategic advice and support to the Royal Canadian Air Force Commander and senior managers. The contract is for two years with two optional one-year extensions and requires a security clearance at the Secret level.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in strategic defence advisory services with the ability to provide security-cleared personnel should bid.

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Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-604-49998316
Solicitation Number
W8485-25-SC14
Publication Date
Jan 9, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 28, 2026
Expected Start
Mar 1, 2026
Expected End
Feb 29, 2028
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80100000
UNSPSC Description
Management advisory services

Trade Agreements

Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of National Defence (DND)

101 Colonel By Dr

Ottawa, ON

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)