Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026,

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking proposals for Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026, a Whole of Government exercise aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities across various levels of government and community partners. The exercise will involve collaboration with municipal, Indigenous, territorial, and federal entities, focusing on the development and testing of business continuity plans, communication strategies, resilience plans, and information sharing protocols. The primary objective is to improve responses to emergencies and disasters, with a particular emphasis on supporting the DND.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of National Defence (DND), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is available at the email address: [email protected].

CONTRACT DETAILS

The contract type is a firm-fixed-price agreement with payments based on firm hourly rates for services rendered. Specific rates will be outlined in the Annex Basis of Payment. There is no mention of an estimated contract value or option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Compliance with the Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements for Ta’an Kwach’an (2002) and Kwanlin Dun (2005) First Nations.
• Submission of required information as detailed in Section 17 of the bid solicitation, particularly regarding contracts awarded to former public servants.
• Proposals must be submitted exclusively to the specified DND email address; no other submission methods are accepted.
• Bidders must provide services in either of Canada’s official languages.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Business continuity planning and emergency management.
• Training planning, facilitation, and delivery services.
• Educational support services and workshop facilitation.
• Familiarity with specialized IT assets and software relevant to emergency response exercises.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Development of business continuity plans and resilience strategies.
• Facilitation of communication and information sharing among emergency response partners.
• Execution of the exercise from October 19-23, 2026, with a detailed after-action report due shortly thereafter.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest evaluated price, with mandatory technical criteria that must be met. The DND retains the right to negotiate with suppliers post-submission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, preferred qualifications that could enhance a bidder's competitiveness include:

• Previous experience in conducting large-scale emergency response exercises.
• Familiarity with the Yukon region and its specific emergency management needs.
• Relevant certifications in business continuity or emergency management.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026, detailing the essential criteria and expectations for potential bidders.