CanadaBuys #W6369-26-A102

Canadian Department of National Defence Solicits Drug Information Services for Canadian Forces Pharmacists

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a contractor to provide Drug Information Services for Canadian Forces pharmacists at 33 military and federal sites across Canada and overseas. - Government Buyer: - National Defence Canada (Direction des contrats de service 3 / Director Services Contracting 3), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa - Products/Services Requested: - Drug Information Services (approx. 200 service hours) - Includes comprehensive literature searches, research support, policy development assistance, and timely, bilingual (English and French) responses to drug information requests - Service levels: urgent requests answered within 2 hours, routine within 1 business day, policy-related within 3 business days - Monthly reporting of service requests and quarterly drug information bulletins - Training Sessions (as needed, up to 1 week per session, for one pharmacist per session) - Curriculum development and delivery, in-person or virtual - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be available Monday to Friday, 8:30-16:30 - Bilingual service provision (English and French) is mandatory - Coverage includes 33 Canadian Forces Health Services sites in Canada and one overseas location (Germany) - Payment structure: firm hourly rates for services, fixed prices for training - Competitive procurement; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Place of Performance: - Multiple Canadian Forces bases and federal facilities across Canada (e.g., Ottawa, Cold Lake, Comox, Halifax, Kingston, Petawawa, Toronto, Valcartier, Moose Jaw) and one overseas site in Germany

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of National Defence (DND) for Drug Information Services to be provided to the Canadian Forces Health Services Group and the Canadian Forces Drug Exception Centre. The services will support DND pharmacists across 33 sites in Canada, enhancing their access to specialized drug information resources. The contract duration is 9 months starting from July 1, 2026, and services must be provided in both English and French in a timely and accurate manner year-round.

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