DP4 PRESIDENT TRAINING (THEORY) DESIGN & DELIVERY

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

1. Purpose:
   The primary objective of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to solicit proposals for the design and delivery of a custom university president training program tailored specifically for the incoming Commandant and President of the Royal Military College (RMC). This initiative arises from the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board's January 2025 report, which emphasized the necessity of early selection and adequate training for Commandants to ensure their success in leadership positions within university governance and operations.

2. Buyer Information:
   The opportunity is issued by the Department of National Defence (DND), specifically the Canadian Defence Academy. The contact person for inquiries is:

   • Jameson Wood
   • Email: [email protected]
   • Phone: 343-422-4789
   • Return Bids To: Canadian Defence Academy, P.O. Box 17000 Station Forces, Kingston, Ontario K7K 7B4.

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: November 5, 2025
   • Due Date: November 19, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST
   • Contract Effective Period: From the date of contract award until May 15, 2026.

4. Key Requirements:

   • The contractor must develop a bilingual (English and French) training program focused on university governance principles and academic leadership specific to the role of a university president.
   • The program should align with the findings of the CMCRB report, emphasizing timely selection and the importance of relevant training for effective leadership.
   • Offerors must be eligible Canadian Suppliers or Suppliers of Applicable Trading Partners as defined by reciprocal procurement policies, and comply with the Code of Conduct for Procurement.
   • The offer must include a complete proposal by the specified deadline, addressing all requirements outlined in the provided documents.
   • Offerors are advised to familiarize themselves with additional compliance, intellectual property, and legal capacity requirements as detailed in the attached Request for Quotation document.

This opportunity presents a strategic role for educational consultants or training organizations specializing in leadership development within academic contexts, particularly those with expertise in both civilian and military educational environments.