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What is "ACAN CME Strategic Advisor – OSM Tranche 3 (GSEMS"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Type:** Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) for advisory services.
- **Project Scope and Objectives:** The contract seeks to acquire institutional strategic planning advisory support to integrate engineering considerations (infrastructure, sustainment, and readiness) into Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)/Department of National Defence (DND) modernization and mobilization initiatives, specifically for the Operational Sustainment Modernization (OSM) Strategy, Tranche 3 (General Support Engineers Modernization Strategy – GSEMS).
- **Contract Type and Estimated Value:** Estimated contract value is $95,000 (taxes included) with a performance period from contract award until March 31, 2027.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada.
- **Contact Details:** 
  - Jean-Philippe Dufault, CD  
  - Senior Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer  
  - Email: jean-philippe.dufault2@forces.gc.ca
- **Important Dates:** 
  - Posted Date: January 1, 2026
  - Closing Date: January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications:** The contractor must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) and ensure all personnel have a valid Reliability Status.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:**
  - ProServices Supply Arrangement under Stream 9 (Business Consulting and Change Management Services) or Stream 10 (Project Management Services), Supply Arrangement E60ZT-180024.
  - Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
  - 20+ years of senior-level experience within DND, particularly in the Canadian Military Engineer Branch.
  - Proven knowledge and experience with CAF organizations, NATO, and government interactions.
  - Experience in operational-level or strategic-level planning related to sustainment.
  - Able to work part-time, up to 10 hours per week.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** Not applicable.
- **Geographic Restrictions or Location Requirements:** Work primarily remote, with occasional visits to the Carling Campus.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** Expertise in strategic planning, including research, stakeholder interviews, mission analysis, stakeholder reviews, and document production.
- **Specific Technologies/Methodologies Required:** None explicitly stated, but would include strategic planning methodologies.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:** Deliver regular updates to the CME, review team products, provide advisory services, and coach the planning team through approvals.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Adherence to all mandatory qualifications listed above.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience:** Not explicitly stated.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Familiarity with CAF operations and previous advisory roles in military contexts may provide advantageous insights.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on meeting the mandatory requirements. A clear demonstration of how the capabilities meet the advertised requirements is essential.
- **Weighting of Different Criteria:** Not specified.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** Not explicitly stated but likely implicit in the requirement for extensive relevant experience.

This summary serves as a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for organizations assessing their fit based on the evaluated criteria and requirements stated in the ACAN.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 15, 2026 (Overdue).

ACAN CME Strategic Advisor – OSM Tranche 3 (GSEMS

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