Air Simulator Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) consultants
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DND is seeking two Air Simulator Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) consultants to independently assess whether flight simulators are fit for use and meet required technical and quality standards. The work supports the Director Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Tactical Aviation and Simulation) group. The procurement appears potentially relevant to firms with aerospace engineering, flight-simulator testing, verification and validation, accreditation, or related defence consulting experience. It is intended to result in one contract covering three years, from approximately December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2029, with two additional one-year options. The estimated workload is 240 days per year for each consultant. Work is identified at 455 boul. de la Carrière in Gatineau, Quebec, within the National Capital Region. The listing also references Ottawa and Ontario, so bidders should confirm the applicable work location and any on-site or travel requirements in the official solicitation.Security requirements are significant: the supplier is expected to hold an FSC–Secret clearance, and each proposed resource must have Secret clearance. Document safeguarding is listed as Nil. The solicitation may also contain specific personnel experience, technical, financial, and contract requirements. The tender is open and is scheduled to close on November 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The stated evaluation approach is the lowest evaluated price per point among responsive bids. Enquiries should be sent tothe DND contact identified in the notice: Chantal Leavoy at Dap Services Bid Receiving-Doa Services Reception Des [email protected]. Before deciding whether to bid, review the complete RFP and all attachments, including the security, mandatory technical, resource qualification, submission, and pricing requirements. This summary does not confirm eligibility or qualification. Verify all details, deadlines, amendments, and submission instructions in the official tender documents before submitting a bid.
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- The requirement is for two (2) Air Simulator Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) consultants supporting DND’s Director Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Tactical Aviation and Simulation) group.
- The consultants are expected to independently determine flight simulator fitness and support compliance with required technical and quality standards.
- The work location is identified as 455 boul de la Carrière, Gatineau, Quebec, within the National Capital Region.
- The supplier must hold a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at the Secret level.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENTFILE NUMBER: W8485-26-SC20 This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND) for two (2) Air Simulator Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VV&A) consultants to support the Director Aerospace Equipment Program Management (Tactical Aviation and Simulation) (DAEPM (T&AS 4)) group. These resources will independently determine flight simulator fitness and will ensure the flight simulator’s compliance with required technical and quality standards Tendering Procedure: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.Competitive Procurement Strategy: Responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price per point Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: NoUNSPSC: 81102300 Aeronautical engineering; and 86101811 Accreditation or re-accreditation service 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.Location of Work to be Performed: Region(s): National Capital Region Specific Location(s): 455 boul de la Carrière, Gatineau, QCSecurity Requirement: 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.Supplier Security Clearance required: FSC – Secret Resource Security Clearance required: Secret Security Level required (Document Safeguarding): Nil Estimated Level of Effort: The estimated Level of Effort for each resource will be 240 days per year. Estimated time frame of contract – 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029 plus two (2) irrevocable option years.Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the DND POC listed below.File Number: W8485-26-SC20DND POC: Chantal Leavoy E-Mail: Dap Services Bid Receiving-Doa Services Reception Des [email protected] The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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