CanadaBuys #W0213-27-003

Adventure Training Services for Youth Leadership Programs in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a contractor to deliver adventure training services for youth leadership programs in Newfoundland and Labrador. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces, 5th Canadian Rangers Patrol Group - Procurement Office: 110 Washington Ave., Gander, NL - Scope of Services: - Adventure training for two sessions: - Leadership Enhanced Training Session: ~15 youth, 2 staff, 2 days - Advanced Enhanced Training Session: ~34 participants, 3 days - Activities include ocean kayaking, hiking, land navigation, rappelling, and foraging - Contractor must provide: - Qualified instructors - Safety equipment and emergency intervention plans - Potable water - Compliance with safety and environmental regulations - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Treasury Board policies for contracts with former public servants - No security requirements - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction - Documents may be submitted in English or French - Crown reserves right to negotiate with suppliers - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named - Place of Performance: - St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador - Contracting and government offices in Gander, NL and Ottawa, ON

Description

The Department of National Defence requires adventure training services to support the Leadership Enhanced Training Session (LETS) from July 4 to 6, 2026, and the Advanced Enhanced Training Session (AETS) from July 11 to 14, 2026, in Newfoundland for youth aged 15 to 18. The scope includes planning, coordination, supervision, and delivery of outdoor activities such as ocean kayaking, hiking, land navigation, rappelling, and foraging. The contractor must provide qualified instructors, safety equipment, and logistical support. Bidders must comply with Treasury Board policies on contracts awarded to former public servants. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers, and documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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