Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) Advisory Support Services

The Department of National Defence is seeking an advisory services firm to provide subject matter expertise and consulting support for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP). The program's objective is to renew and expand the Royal Canadian Navy fleet with under-ice capable, conventionally powered submarines, with the first delivery required by 2035. The scope of work is organized into four primary pillars: Lead Acquisition, Infrastructure, Sustainment, and Workforces Generation. The selected firm will provide advice to decision-makers, facilitate cross-program alignment, and suggest alternative procurement and sustainment models through a combination of Core Services and as-needed Task Authorizations. This solicitation is restricted to Canadian Suppliers, requiring that the firm maintains a permanent place of business in Canada and that the proposed Program Manager and all Core Services personnel are based in Canada. The contract utilizes a pricing structure based on firm all-inclusive hourly rates, with a notional yearly budget of 2,000,000 dollars for evaluation purposes. Award selection is based on a combined score, heavily weighted toward technical evaluation (91.11 percent), which assesses corporate category experience and Program Manager qualifications, while the remaining 8.89 percent is based on annual task capacity. Strict security and compliance requirements are in effect, including the need for valid security clearances and adherence to Controlled Goods access requirements where applicable. Offerors must submit a technical proposal using structured response forms and a separate financial proposal by October 5, 2026. The technical evaluation emphasizes proven experience in comparable NATO or allied submarine acquisition and sustainment programs, with higher points awarded for experience directly comparable to the CPSP.