Independent Review of the Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman

Solicitation number W6369-27-X004

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/07/15 14:00 EDT


    Description

    The Department of National Defence (DND) requires an independent third party to conduct a comprehensive review of the Office of the DND/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Ombudsman. The objective of this independent review is to examine the governance structure and authorities of the Office of the Ombudsman and benchmark the DND/CAF with the experience and practices of ombudsman functions from within the Government of Canada, other levels of government, and other similar democracies, including similar functions in allies’ militaries. This effort will help take forward Justice Fish’s Recommendation #103 to consider whether additional measures are needed to reinforce the Office of the Ombudsman’s independence and effectiveness.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 3 month(s).

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of National Defence (DND)
    Address

    101 Colonel By Drive

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Ethan MacGowan
    Email
    ethan.macgowan2@forces.gc.ca
    Address

    101 Colonel By Drive

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 44 2026/06/30
    001 FR 7 2026/06/30
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    RFP against Supply Arrangement
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Region of opportunity
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Contract duration
    3 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Selective Tendering
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price