Question 1

What is "Special Advisor to the Comd. RCAF"?

Accepted Answer

### Opportunity Summary for Special Advisor to the Comd. RCAF

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
  The Department of National Defence (DND) requires special advisory services for strategic-level advice, administrative support, and planning support for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander.
  
- **Project scope and objectives:**  
  The objective is to provide timely and sound advice to the RCAF Commander and senior decision-makers regarding defence and other strategic issues.

- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
  A single contract is intended to be awarded for a duration of two (2) years, with two (2) irrevocable one-year options for extension. The estimated value is not specified.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:**  
  Department of National Defence (DND), Canada
  
- **Contact details:**  
  Pierre Laperrière  
  Email: DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca  
  Phone: 819-939-4995

- **Important dates:**  
  - **Posted:** January 9, 2026  
  - **Due:** January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST  
  - **Performance period:** March 1, 2026, to February 29, 2028, with options for extension.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
  Supplier Security Clearance required (Secret).

- **Mandatory qualifications:**  
  Relevant experience in providing strategic advisory services at a senior level in defence or military settings.

- **Set-aside requirements:**  
  None specified.

- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:**  
  None mentioned.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
  Expertise in defence-related strategic planning, ability to offer administrative and operational advice.

- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:**  
  No specific technologies or methodologies mentioned.

- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
  Deliver strategic advice and support as needed, compliant with security requirements outlined in Parts 6 and 7 of the documentation.

- **Evaluation criteria:**  
  Not explicitly described, further details to be found in the specific sections addressing evaluation procedures.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
  Prior involvement in military advisory roles or governmental defence strategies may be advantageous.

- **Preferred qualifications:**  
  Experience in engaging with high-level military or governmental entities.

- **Additional evaluation factors:**  
  Demonstrated success in similar advisory roles could provide competitive advantage, but specifics are not listed.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
  Detailed evaluation criteria and processes are specified in the bid documentation but not outlined in this summary.

- **Weighting of different criteria:**  
  Not mentioned in the provided documents.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
  Not explicitly outlined.

This summary aims to provide a structured overview of the procurement opportunity that potential bidders or partners can assess for alignment with their offerings and capabilities.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 28, 2026 (15 days left).

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