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. This exercise will involve collaboration with various partners, including municipal, Indigenous, territorial, federal, and industry stakeholders. The core objectives include developing business continuity plans, testing alternate and backup communication systems, creating resilience plans, and facilitating information sharing among emergency response partners. The focus will be on providing resource assistance to the DND.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:

The issuing organization is the Department of National Defence (DND), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For inquiries, bidders can contact via email at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

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

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Training planning, facilitation, and delivery services.
• Educational support services.
• Development of training workshops and educational forecasting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Previous experience in similar emergency response exercises.
• Established relationships with municipal, Indigenous, and territorial partners.
• Certifications related to emergency management or training facilitation.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026, enabling potential bidders to assess their fit and prepare their proposals accordingly.