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RFI for Defence Expert Advisory and Contract Management Services for National Shipbuilding Strategy

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, seeking expert advisory and contract management services to support the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Defence Investment Agency (DIA), and related defence programs. - Government Buyer: - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) - In collaboration with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is an information-gathering RFI for professional services - Services Requested: - Defence Expert Analysis and Assistance (DEAA) Services, including: - Assessments, transaction advice, strategic relationship support, due diligence, and contract negotiation assistance - Project Management Specialists (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels) - Advice on shipyard relationships, project management, risk management, earned value management, benchmarking, quality assurance, and presentations to senior officials - Procurement Specialists (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels) - Strategic advice on procurement integrity, value for money, risk mitigation, contract negotiations, and transition support - Financial Specialists (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels) - Strategic advice on cash flow, cost accounting, project financing, cost verification, risk analysis, and presentations to senior officials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to provide qualified specialists at multiple experience levels - Emphasis on Canadian Content Attestation and compliance with the Buy Canadian Policy Framework - Open to Canadian suppliers and eligible trading partners under multiple trade agreements - Dynamic task competition model with multiple phases and parallel task-based contracts - No commitment to procure at this stage; this is for market research and feedback

Description

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking information from suppliers capable of providing professional services to support the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other defense activities, programs, and projects. The services include management consulting, project and program management, business analysis, financial or human resources advice, change management, and policy and strategic advice. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market capacity and capabilities, review resource categories, explore service delivery models, and gather feedback on the Buy Canadian Policy and procurement strategies. The contract duration is 60 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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