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Canadian Armed Forces seeks university placements for Physician Assistant and Medical Assistant training

The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking standing offers from accredited Canadian universities to provide academic placements and clinical training for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Physician Assistant and Medical Assistant students. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Directorate of Services Contracting (D Svcs C 3-5-3) - Managed by Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) - Eligible Vendors: - Only accredited Canadian universities offering Physician Assistant or Medical Assistant degree programs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; open to all qualified Canadian academic institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Academic placement sessions for CAF Physician Assistant and Medical Assistant students - Leads to degrees such as Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant, Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, or equivalent Medical Assistant degrees - Mandatory clinical rotations in specialties including: - Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, Traumatology, Urology, Otorhinolaryngology - Optional services: - Remedial academic support for students - Lodging and meal services for distant or remote clinical rotations - Additional clinical rotations as required - Administrative and miscellaneous fees associated with placements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to Canadian suppliers and accredited Canadian universities - Compliance with Canadian procurement policies and NAFTA trade agreements - Standing offer period extends up to 68 months (until August 31, 2031) - Training supports CAF medical personnel in primary and emergency care roles - Locations: - Primary government offices: National Defence Headquarters (Ottawa, ON), Bid Receiving Unit (Gatineau, QC) - Place of performance: Canadian Forces Health Services Training Center (CFHSTC) / Centre d'instruction des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes (CISSFC), CFB Borden, ON - Placements occur at accredited Canadian universities across Canada

Description

The Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) is seeking academic placement sessions for Canadian Armed Forces Physician Assistant students with accredited Canadian universities. The program leads to the award of relevant degrees such as Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant or Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The contract duration is estimated at 68 months and the procurement is conducted under NAFTA trade agreements. Interested bidders must submit offers by September 30, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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