Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Aboriginal Program Services
W4938-12013S/A
Semple, Patrick
Telephone No. - (613) 530-3117 ( )
Fax No. - (613) 545-8067
Email p••••••••@•••••.••.ca
Objective
Provision of instructional, training and counselling services
related to the Aboriginal Programs offered
through the Canadian Defence Academy (CDA).
Background
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has been instrumental in the
development of a number of essential Aboriginal programs. The
role of CDA in relation to Aboriginal training and education is
to increase Aboriginal awareness and cultural knowledge
for CAF personnel and to develop leadership opportunities for
Aboriginal peoples.
The CDA has the mandate to manage and conduct these programs.
The presence of Aboriginal Facilitators, Counsellors, Culture
Camp Coordinators, Guest Speakers and Elders representing the
three (3) main Aboriginal groups (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) is
seen as essential for the overall success of those programs.
Resources must be available on as "as and when requested' basis
throughout the duration of the Contract.
"This procurement is set aside under the federal government's
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business."
"This procurement is set aside from the international trade
agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small
and minority businesses."
"Further to Article 1802 of the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement."
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
