Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W6369-25-X028
Canada DND Seeks Psychometric Services for Personnel Selection R&D (5-Year Contract)
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
May 05, 2026
Identifier
W6369-25-X028
NAICS
541720, 541612
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking psychometric services to support research and development for personnel selection and assessment within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis (DGMPRA) - Office: National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified providers of psychometric services - Products/Services Requested: - Psychometric expertise and services for personnel selection and assessment R&D - Includes test development, statistical analysis, literature reviews, item development, psychometric oversight, and innovation in digital and computer adaptive assessments - Deliverables: reports, contract management plans, and task-specific outputs - All work is authorized via task authorizations, with individual tasks and deliverables defined as needed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Team must include doctoral-level psychometric expertise and experience with advanced research and digital assessments - Security compliance and potential carbon neutrality reporting may be required - Adherence to federal employment equity programs - Work is performed primarily at the contractor's site, with some tasks at DND facilities in the National Capital Region - Travel outside the National Capital Region requires prior approval and is reimbursed per government directives - Procurement is governed by multiple international and Canadian trade agreements - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is five years from award, with work performed as authorized by individual task orders
Description
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is soliciting proposals for Psychometric Services to support personnel selection and assessment research and development. The contract period is estimated to be five years from the date of contract award. The procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process with selection based on the lowest price. Detailed requirements and tasks are provided in the Request for Proposal documents available in both English and French.