Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8472-265967
Strategic Advisory Services for Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP)
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 12, 2026
Identifier
W8472-265967
NAICS
541611, 541690, 541990
The Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada is seeking specialized advisory services for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP). - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND) - Contact: Jordan Clost - OEMs and Vendors: - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is the pre-selected advisory firm - Services Requested: - Strategic advisory and consulting services for CPSP - Areas of support include: - Program development and governance - Procurement and sustainment strategies - Industrial and economic considerations - Risk analysis - Workforce and organizational strategy - Senior-level decision support during Definition and Implementation phases - Unique Requirements: - Only firms with recent, embedded advisory experience on national-level submarine procurement programs for NATO or closely allied nations are eligible - Services must cover both Definition and Implementation phases - Taskings will be issued on an as-required basis, allowing flexibility for emerging program needs - No products are being procured; this is strictly a services opportunity - The procurement is subject to multiple international trade agreements - Contract duration is estimated at 36 months (2-3 years) - Other suppliers may submit statements of capabilities if they meet the highly specialized requirements
Description
The Department of National Defence requires an advisory services firm to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP). This Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) signals the government's intention to award a contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) for strategic advisory services including program development, procurement strategies, and sustainment enterprise development. The contract duration is estimated at 36 months. Other suppliers may submit statements of capabilities during the 15-day posting period to potentially trigger a full tendering process if they meet the requirements.