CanadaBuys #W6369-27-X004

Independent Review Services for DND/CAF Ombudsman Office

This opportunity from the Department of National Defence (DND) of Canada seeks an independent third party to review the Office of the DND/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Ombudsman. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive review of the governance structure and authorities of the DND/CAF Ombudsman Office - Benchmarking against ombudsman functions in the Government of Canada, other levels of government, and allied militaries - Assessment to support Justice Fish’s Recommendation #103, focusing on reinforcing the independence and effectiveness of the Office - Services Requested: - Business consulting/change management services (UNSPSC 80101506) - One-time, in-depth review service (quantity: 1) - Notable Requirements: - Invited bidders include Deloitte Inc., KPMG LLP, and MNP LLP - Open to qualified Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT16TSSB, Tier 1, Stream 2 - No specific OEMs or products are named; this is a professional services engagement - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is 90 days from award - Trade Agreements: - Subject to the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) requires an independent third party to conduct a comprehensive review of the Office of the DND/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Ombudsman. The review aims to examine the governance structure and authorities of the Office and benchmark it against similar ombudsman functions within the Government of Canada, other governments, and allied militaries. This effort supports Justice Fish's Recommendation #103 to assess if additional measures are needed to reinforce the Office's independence and effectiveness. The contract duration is 3 months and the procurement method is competitive selective tendering.

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