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Department of National Defence (DND)

One (1) Life Cycle Management Specialist, Senior

Supply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 26, 2025
Published
August 1, 2025
Type
Services
Explore similarEngineering and Research and Technology Based ServicesOntario
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Promaxis Systems Inc
Contract value
CAD $571.9K
Award date
2025-10-16
Supplier location
Ottawa, On
RFP against Supply Arrangement

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

This requirement is only open to the below list of pre-qualified suppliers under the Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS).

TASK BASED E60ZT-18TSPS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIREMENT

FILE NUMBER: W8485-TSPS2025-13
TIER 1 (< $3.75 M)

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

This requirement is for:

  • Stream 5: Technical Engineering and Maintenance Services
  • Category 16: Life Cycle Management Specialist

for the services of:

  • One (1) Senior Life Cycle Management Specialist

UNSPSC
81141600: Technical Engineering and Maintenance Services (TEMS) (Excludes requirements related to armament, R&D and R&O)
Number of Contracts: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract for three (3) years, plus two (2) irrevocable option years allowing Canada to extend the term of the Contract.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly, from the DND Point of Contact (DND POC), to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT RFP DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC TENDERING SYSTEM (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders).

Location of Work to be Performed:

Region(s): Western Region
Specific Locations: 58 Aero Drive, Calgary, AB, T2E 8W1

The resource may be required to travel to DND sites within Canada.

Security Requirement:

Security Requirements Check List: Common PS SRCL #41
Supplier Security Clearance required: FSC - Secret
Security Level required (Document Safeguarding): None

Estimated Level of Effort:

The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 240 days per year.

Estimated time frame of contract:

01 September 2025 to 30 August 2028 plus two (2) irrevocable option years.

Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the DND POC listed below.

File Number: W8485-TSPS2025-13
DND POC: Chantal Leavoy
E-Mail: D••••••••@••••••.••.ca

Description of the Requirement:

This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of the Department of National Defence for the provision of Task and Solutions Professional Services.

The Directorate of Aerospace Engineering Program Management (DAEPM) within the Department of National Defence (DND), requires one (1) Senior Life Cycle Management Specialist, to assist the CH146 Weapon System Manager to integrate a configuration variant into an existing fleet.
The Resource will support the CH146 GLLE Liaison Officer (LO) with airworthiness functions, provide advice and develop solutions to ensure effective integration.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

The TSPS Method of Supply is a result of a formal competitive process which was established as a result of extensive consultations with industry. The Method of Supply provides suppliers with an on-going opportunity to become prequalified for participation in future bidding opportunities. To obtain more information about how to become a pre-qualified supplier for TBIPS, please contact Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) at: s••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.

For general information on the various PWGSC Methods of Supply, or to obtain specific information on a PWGSC professional service method of supply, please visit PWGSC's Buy and Sell website at: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/for-businesses/selling-to-th…

List of Pre-Qualified Suppliers
This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-18TSPS who qualified under Tier 1 for the following category:

  • 5.16 Senior Life Cycle Management Specialist

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.

List of Suppliers:

No. Legal Name

1 7351933 Canada Inc
2 9468269 Canada Corp.
3 ACF Associates Inc.
4 ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
5 Adirondack Information Management Inc., The AIM Group Inc, in Joint Venture
6 Akkodis Canada Inc.
7 Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.
8 Calian Ltd.
9 Deloitte Inc.
10 Fleetway Inc.
11 IPSS INC
12 Maverin Business Services Inc.
13 MaxSys Staffing & Consulting Inc.
14 Newfound Recruiting Corporation
15 Norda Stelo Inc.
16 Procom Consultants Group Ltd.
17 Prologic Systems Ltd.
18 Promaxis Systems Inc
19 Protak Consulting Group Inc., Soubliere Interiors Ltd., 2672486 Ontario Inc. In Joint Venture
20 Reticle Ventures Canada Incorporated
21 T.I.7 INC., THE SOURCE STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC., in Joint Venture
22 The AIM Group Inc.
23 Thomas&Schmidt Inc.
24 Tiree Facility Solutions Inc.
25 Valcom Consulting group Inc.

Selection criteria

Variations or combinations of the above methods

AI Summary

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Basic information

Reference
cb-848-48753531
Solicitation no.
W8485-TSPS2025-13
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 81000000 — Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of opportunity
*Calgary
Regions of delivery
*Calgary
Contract term
September 1, 2025 → August 30, 2028

Key dates

Published
August 1, 2025
Closes
August 26, 2025
Amendment no.
002
Amendment date
August 26, 2025

Contact

Contact
C•••••• L•••••
Email
c••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Phone
(819) •••-••••
Fax
(819) •••-••••
Address
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Calian Ltd.
    5 contracts won· latest June 27, 2026
    CAD $13.6M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Experis Canada Inc.
    4 contracts won· latest May 8, 2026
    CAD $3.6M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest January 19, 2026
    CAD $2.1M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Valcom Consulting Group Inc
    3 contracts won· latest June 27, 2025
    CAD $1.2M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    S.I. SYSTEMS ULC
    2 contracts won· latest January 22, 2025
    CAD $7.3M
    total awarded

Calian Ltd. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

Complete source record(35)
Title
One (1) Life Cycle Management Specialist, Senior
Reference number
cb-848-48753531
Amendment number
002
Solicitation number
W8485-TSPS2025-13
Publication date
2025-08-01
Tender closing date
2025-08-26T14:00:00
Amendment date
2025-08-26
Expected contract start date
2025-09-01
Expected contract end date
2028-08-30
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*81141600
Unspsc description
*Supply chain management
Procurement category
*SRV
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Procurement method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Selection criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Trade agreements
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Regions of opportunity
*Calgary
Regions of delivery
*Calgary
Contracting entity name
Department of National Defence (DND)
Contracting entity address line
101 Colonel By Drive
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0K2
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
C•••••• L•••••
Contact info email
c••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Contact info phone
(819) •••-••••
Contact info fax
(819) •••-••••
Contact info address line
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Contact info city
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Contact info province
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Contact info postalcode
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Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT This requirement is only open to the below list of pre-qualified suppliers under the Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS). TASK BASED E60ZT-18TSPS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIREMENT FILE NUMBER: W8485-TSPS2025-13 TIER 1 (< $3.75 M) This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND). This requirement is for: - Stream 5: Technical Engineering and Maintenance Services - Category 16: Life Cycle Management Specialist for the services of: - One (1) Senior Life Cycle Management Specialist UNSPSC 81141600: Technical Engineering and Maintenance Services (TEMS) (Excludes requirements related to armament, R&D and R&O) Number of Contracts: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract for three (3) years, plus two (2) irrevocable option years allowing Canada to extend the term of the Contract. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly, from the DND Point of Contact (DND POC), to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT RFP DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC TENDERING SYSTEM (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders). Location of Work to be Performed: Region(s): Western Region Specific Locations: 58 Aero Drive, Calgary, AB, T2E 8W1 The resource may be required to travel to DND sites within Canada. Security Requirement: Security Requirements Check List: Common PS SRCL #41 Supplier Security Clearance required: FSC - Secret Security Level required (Document Safeguarding): None Estimated Level of Effort: The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 240 days per year. Estimated time frame of contract: 01 September 2025 to 30 August 2028 plus two (2) irrevocable option years. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the DND POC listed below. File Number: W8485-TSPS2025-13 DND POC: Chantal Leavoy E-Mail: D••••••••@••••••.••.ca Description of the Requirement: This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of the Department of National Defence for the provision of Task and Solutions Professional Services. The Directorate of Aerospace Engineering Program Management (DAEPM) within the Department of National Defence (DND), requires one (1) Senior Life Cycle Management Specialist, to assist the CH146 Weapon System Manager to integrate a configuration variant into an existing fleet. The Resource will support the CH146 GLLE Liaison Officer (LO) with airworthiness functions, provide advice and develop solutions to ensure effective integration. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. The TSPS Method of Supply is a result of a formal competitive process which was established as a result of extensive consultations with industry. The Method of Supply provides suppliers with an on-going opportunity to become prequalified for participation in future bidding opportunities. To obtain more information about how to become a pre-qualified supplier for TBIPS, please contact Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) at: s••••••••@••••••••.••.ca. For general information on the various PWGSC Methods of Supply, or to obtain specific information on a PWGSC professional service method of supply, please visit PWGSC's Buy and Sell website at: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/for-businesses/selling-to-the-government-of-canada/register-as-a-supplier/register-to-provide-services. List of Pre-Qualified Suppliers This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-18TSPS who qualified under Tier 1 for the following category: • 5.16 Senior Life Cycle Management Specialist The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal. List of Suppliers: No. Legal Name 1 7351933 Canada Inc 2 9468269 Canada Corp. 3 ACF Associates Inc. 4 ADGA Group Consultants Inc. 5 Adirondack Information Management Inc., The AIM Group Inc, in Joint Venture 6 Akkodis Canada Inc. 7 Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc. 8 Calian Ltd. 9 Deloitte Inc. 10 Fleetway Inc. 11 IPSS INC 12 Maverin Business Services Inc. 13 MaxSys Staffing & Consulting Inc. 14 Newfound Recruiting Corporation 15 Norda Stelo Inc. 16 Procom Consultants Group Ltd. 17 Prologic Systems Ltd. 18 Promaxis Systems Inc 19 Protak Consulting Group Inc., Soubliere Interiors Ltd., 2672486 Ontario Inc. In Joint Venture 20 Reticle Ventures Canada Incorporated 21 T.I.7 INC., THE SOURCE STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC., in Joint Venture 22 The AIM Group Inc. 23 Thomas&Schmidt Inc. 24 Tiree Facility Solutions Inc. 25 Valcom Consulting group Inc.

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