Pilot and Ground Crew Training

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

FILE NUMBER: W7006-24-SM01

This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND)

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for a Standing Offer (SO) to provide pilot and maintenance technician courses (Aircraft Systems Technician (AVN) & Avionics Systems Technician (AVS)), and training courses suitable for use by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) personnel to operate and maintain the CT142 Dash 8, Series 100 aircraft. Training includes comprehensive knowledge of the operation, management, and troubleshooting of systems used or supported by personnel in the flight deck and by maintenance technicians.

Number of Standing Offers: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) standing offer for three (3) years, plus three (3) irrevocable option years allowing Canada to extend the term of the Standing Offer.

Security Requirement

Supplier Security Clearance required: Reliability

Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) requirement must be submitted to the DND point of contact (POC) listed below.

File Number: W7006-24-SM01

DND POC: Pierre Laperrière

E-Mail: DapServicesBidReceiving-DoaServicesReceptionDesSoumissions@forces.gc.ca

Estimated time frame of Standing Offer(s) – from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029 plus three (3) irrevocable option years.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None