Department of National Defence (DND) - *Esquimalt, Ottawa, Ontario
**Tender:** Office Cleaning for Housing Services Centre (HSC) Esquimalt **Buyer:** Department of National Defence (DND), through the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) **Status:** Open **What is required:** Office cleaning services at HSC Esquimalt. The attached task matrix and floor plans should provide the detailed cleaning areas, tasks, frequencies, and service requirements. **Contract term:** January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with two optional six-month extensions. **Bid closing:** November 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The applicable time zone should be confirmed in the official solicitation documents. **Security:** Security screening appears to be required for both the company and personnel at the **Reliability** level. Bidders do not necessarily need to hold the clearance when submitting a bid, but security requirements may apply before contract performance. An AFR form must be completed and submitted as specified in the solicitation, including to [email protected]. **Procurement file:** AB3707-0012 **Inquiries:** Alzahraa Abdul Hussain, [email protected]. Questions should be submitted to the contracting officer rather than relying on Canada Buys to distribute documents. Submissions may be made in either official language. **Potential fit:** This may be relevant to a Canadian commercial cleaning business that can service the stated HSC location, meet the cleaning specifications, complete the required security documentation, and comply with federal bidding requirements. The notice lists the location as “Esquimalt, Ottawa, Ontario,” which may be inconsistent with the intended site; confirm the actual point of delivery before deciding whether to bid. Review the complete RFP, task matrix, floor plans, security clauses, submission instructions, mandatory requirements, pricing schedule, and official closing time before submitting a bid. The official tender notice and its attachments should be treated as controlling; verify all details directly with Canada Buys and the contracting officer.
