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Aerospace Training

Formation aérospatiale

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT FILE NUMBER: W8485-26-SC04 This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND) The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for a Standing Offer (SO) to provide aerospace training on an “as-and-when-requested" basis to Fixed Wing (FW) and Rotary Wing (RW) Qualified Test Pilot (QTP) and Flight Test Engineer (FTE). This aerospace training must include a variety of FW and RW aircraft types which will provide the QTP and FTE students with experience with either the actual aircraft types used within the Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management’s (DGAEPM) Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) or comparable types of fleets. Number of Standing Offers: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) or two (2) standing offers for three (3) years, plus two (2) irrevocable option years allowing Canada to extend the term of the Standing Offer. Security Requirement There are no security requirements Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) requirement must be submitted to the DND point of contact (POC) listed below. File Number: W8485-26-SC04 DND POC: Tony Seng E-Mail: DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca Estimated time frame of Standing Offer(s) – from 7 November 2025 to 30 November 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 (DND) is seeking to establish one or two standing offers for aerospace training services. The training will support Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Qualified Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers, providing experience on various aircraft types used by the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment or similar fleets. The contract duration is three years with two optional extension years.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in aerospace training and flight test instruction for military or government clients should bid.

Aerospace TrainingPilot TrainingFlight Test EngineeringMilitary TrainingAviation Services
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-816-64595300
Solicitation Number
W8485-26-SC04
Publication Date
Sep 12, 2025
Closing Date
Oct 14, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Cost-per-Point
Notice Type
Request for Standing Offer

Classification

UNSPSC Code
25131509; 25131605
UNSPSC Description
Fixed wing training aircraft or trainer; Rotary wing training aircraft or helicopter trainer

Trade Agreements

World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement

Contracting Entity

Department of National Defence (DND)

101 Colonel By Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Tony Seng

tony.seng@forces.gc.ca

(819) 939-4148

Regions of Delivery

Canada; United States of America