Opportunity
CanadaBuys #W8472-265967/A
Advisory Support Services for Canadian Patrol Submarine Program
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
W8472-265967/A
NAICS
541690, 541611
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking advisory support services for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP). - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Patrol Submarine Project - Director General Major Project Delivery (Air and Land) / Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) - Services Requested: - Advisory and consulting services for submarine acquisition, sustainment, and replacement - Core services include program management, administrative support, task execution, and reporting - Task authorization work covers operational support, procurement, industrial impact, negotiation, forecasting, cybersecurity, technology strategy, and workforce planning - Quantities specified: Program Manager Level 4 (1950 hours), Level 1 Support (975 hours), Level 2 Support (975 hours) - Unique Requirements: - Personnel must have recent, relevant experience with NATO or allied submarine programs - All core service personnel must be based in Canada - Security requirements include Secret clearance and compliance with the Controlled Goods Program - IT security standards and Canadian-based delivery are mandatory - Contract duration is approximately 24 months, with up to four optional 12-month extensions - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; focus is on consulting and advisory services - Emphasis on demonstrated expertise in submarine programs and compliance with Canadian security and trade requirements
Description
The Department of National Defence seeks to engage an advisory services firm to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP). The procurement aims to contract a consulting firm with recent, relevant, and proven experience in supporting comparable NATO or allied submarine acquisition, sustainment, or replacement programs. The contract includes providing Core Services and Task Authorization Work to support the CPSP and the Department of National Defence. The contract duration is estimated at 24 months, starting approximately on October 12, 2026.