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 initiative involves collaboration with various partners, including municipal, Indigenous, territorial, and federal entities, as well as industry stakeholders. The primary objectives include developing business continuity plans, testing alternate communication methods, creating resilience plans, and facilitating information sharing among emergency response partners. The exercise emphasizes resource assistance to the DND.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: Department of National Defence (DND)
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Contact: Email for inquiries and submissions: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Compliance with the Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements for Ta’an Kwach’an First Nation and Kwanlin Dun First Nation.
• 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 via the specified email address; no other submission methods will be accepted.
• Bidders must provide services in either official language of Canada.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Training planning, facilitation, and delivery services.
• Educational support services, including workshops and forecasting.
• Development of business continuity and resilience plans.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Business continuity plans.
• Alternate and backup communication systems.
• Resilience plans.
• Facilitation of information sharing among emergency response partners.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Basis of Selection: Lowest evaluated price with mandatory technical criteria.
• The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers regarding procurement terms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, preferred qualifications may include:

• Experience in similar emergency response exercises or governmental collaborations.
• Familiarity with the specific needs and challenges of emergency management in the Yukon region.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026 project.