The Department of National Defence (DND) Canadian Forces Language School (CFLS) has a requirement for the provision of French Second Language Training Services on an “as and when requested basis” to military personnel located at the Peterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Colorado Srpings, Colorado, USA, and may be either full or part-time in classrooms provided by DND. The purpose of the Military Second Language Training Plan (MSLTP) is to support the objectives of DND relating to official languages by providing language training based on the bilingualism requirements of positions held by Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members of the Regular Force and Primary Reserve and on certain specific requirements that will allow them to perform their tasks effectively in a second language.
It is intended to issue a Standing Offer (SO) Agreement for two (2) years, with two (2) one-year option periods at Canada’s discretion. The work will be authorized or confirmed using form PWGSC-TPSGC 942, Call-up Against a Standing Offer for services to be provided under the terms and conditions of the Standing Offer.
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, bidders should refer to the Industrial Security Program (ISP) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/index-eng.html) website”.
For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation, in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants.
Canada retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
