CanadaBuys #W8485-26-SC20

DND Air Simulator VV&A Consulting Services

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking specialist consulting support to assess and advise on Royal Canadian Air Force simulator verification, validation, and accreditation. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada; Directorate of Aerospace Equipment Program Management, Tactical Aviation and Simulation. The statement of work identifies Tactical Aviation and Simulation 4; procurement material also identifies the Directorate of Aerospace Procurement, DAP 2-3-6. - Services and staffing: Two senior Air Simulator Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) consultants, each estimated at 240 days per year. DND may also consider an alternate three-consultant arrangement: one consultant at 240 days per year and two consultants together at 240 days per year. - Scope: Review simulator performance data, Qualification Test Guides, evaluation procedures, test results, engineering changes, technical documents, and accreditation evidence. Support initial accreditation, reaccreditation, and recurring evaluations; review contractor deliverables; identify discrepancies; and recommend corrective actions. Provide technical notes and monthly status reports, with site visits and travel across Canada as authorized. - Authority and security: Consultants provide advice and recommendations only; DND retains accreditation and other decision-making authority. Personnel require SECRET clearance, and the contractor requires a SECRET facility clearance and Controlled Goods Program registration. English fluency is required. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product vendors, or named service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. - Term and effort: Three-year initial period from contract award, with two one-year options. Estimated effort is 1,440 consultant-days for the initial period and 480 days for each option year.

Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking two Air Simulator Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) consultants to support the Director Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Tactical Aviation and Simulation) group. The consultants will independently determine flight simulator fitness and ensure compliance with technical and quality standards. The solicitation is expected to result in one contract for three years, with two irrevocable option years; the estimated level of effort is 240 days per year for each resource. The estimated contract value is not stated.

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