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Pilot and Ground Crew Training

Solicitation number W7006-24SM01

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/02/06 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

    FILE NUMBER: W7006-24-SM01

    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 pilot and maintenance technician courses (Aircraft Systems Technician (AVN) & Avionics Systems Technician (AVS)), and training courses suitable for use by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) personnel to operate and maintain the CT142 Dash 8, Series 100 aircraft. Training includes comprehensive knowledge of the operation, management, and troubleshooting of systems used or supported by personnel in the flight deck and by maintenance technicians.

    Number of Standing Offers: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) standing offer for three (3) years, plus three (3) irrevocable option years allowing Canada to extend the term of the Standing Offer.

    Security Requirement

    Supplier Security Clearance required: Reliability

    Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) requirement must be submitted to the DND point of contact (POC) listed below.

    File Number: W7006-24-SM01
    DND POC: Pierre Laperrière
    E-Mail: DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca

    Estimated time frame of Standing Offer(s) – from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029 plus three (3) 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.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/03/01.

    Trade agreements

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

    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

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of National Defence (DND)
    Address

    101 Colonel By Dr

    Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Pierre Laperrière
    Phone
    (819) 939-4995
    Email
    DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca
    Fax
    Not applicable
    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.
    Caption
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 25 2026/01/08
    001 FR 5 2026/01/08
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Standing Offer
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Winnipeg
    Region of opportunity
    World
    Contract duration
    36 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Lowest Cost-per-Point

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