Special Advisor to the Comd. RCAF
Solicitation number W8485-25-SC14
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/01/28 14:00 EST
Last amendment date
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.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 24 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/03/01.
Trade agreements
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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
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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:
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None
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Department of National Defence (DND)
- Address
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101 Colonel By Dr
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2Canada
- Contracting authority
- Pierre Laperrière
- Phone
- (819) 939-4995
- Email
- DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8485-25SC14 - RFP Amendment 2.pdf | 001 | EN | 4 | 2026/01/27 |
| W8485-25SC14 - DP Modification 2.pdf | 001 | FR | 1 | 2026/01/27 |
| W8485-25SC14 - RFP Amendment 1.pdf | 001 | EN | 16 | 2026/01/15 |
| W8485-25SC14 - DP Modification 1.pdf | 001 | FR | 1 | 2026/01/15 |
| W8485-25SC14_eng.pdf | 001 | EN | 100 | 2026/01/09 |
| W8485-25-SC14_fr.pdf | 001 | FR | 2 | 2026/01/09 |