Summary of DP4 PRESIDENT TRAINING (THEORY) DESIGN & DELIVERY Opportunity

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted?

  • The Department of National Defence (DND) seeks a contractor to design and deliver a custom university president training program for the incoming Commandant and President of the Royal Military College (RMC).

• Project scope and objectives:

  • The program will focus on university governance, operations, academic leadership, and the transitioning role of commandants into university presidents as per the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board (CMCRB) recommendations.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization:

  • Department of National Defence (DND), Canada.

• Contact details:

  • Jameson Wood, Email: [email protected], Phone: 343-422-4789.

• Important dates:

  • Posted Date: November 5, 2025
  • Due Date: November 19, 2025

• Mandatory qualifications:

  • Experience in designing and delivering educational programs, particularly related to university leadership and governance.

• Set-aside requirements:

  • None indicated.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed:

  • Expertise in academic governance, university operations, and leadership training specific to military-academic contexts.

• Specific methodologies or approaches required:

  • Development of a bilingual program reflecting both civilian and military educational needs.

• Deliverables and performance standards:

  • Custom training curriculum to be delivered by the end of the contract period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience:

  • Prior experience working with military or governmental educational institutions is preferred.

• Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with bilingual (English and French) educational environments.

• Additional evaluation factors:

  • The ability to engage stakeholders from both military and academic backgrounds will be advantageous.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• How proposals will be evaluated:

  • The contracting authority is likely to consider the relevance and depth of experience demonstrated in proposals.

• Past performance requirements:

  • Proposers should demonstrate prior successful contract performance or relevant project experience as part of their submission.

This structured opportunity provides a framework for organizations to assess their fit for the DND's requirements in producing and delivering a custom training program tailored for future leaders at the RMC.