Commercial Aviation Narrow-Body Aircraft Sustainment Study for CMMA

The Department of National Defence of Canada has issued a solicitation (W847A-260455/001) seeking professional consulting services to conduct a detailed study on sustainment practices for commercial aviation narrow-body aircraft, specifically in support of the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) program. The contract is structured under the Services Professional Centred on Tasks and Solutions (SPTS) framework and will be awarded to a single pre-qualified consulting firm for a base period of one year, with an irrevocable one-year option to extend. The expected effort amounts to approximately 165 days of technical and analytical work, focusing on analyzing and benchmarking sustainment models, best practices, and logistical arrangements used in the commercial narrow-body aircraft sector to inform Canada’s long-term sustainment strategy for the CMMA. The solicitation is governed by Canadian federal procurement practices and is not subject to U.S. FAR clauses. It complies with several international trade agreements, including CETA, USMCA, CPTPP, and others with various partner countries. Security requirements for personnel handling project materials include a reliability clearance (COTE DE FIABILITÉ) and information protection at the Protected A level. Although no specific pricing details or contract type were provided, the contract is likely time-based given the professional service nature and SPTS framework. The place of performance is the National Capital Region of Canada, and submission of proposals is due by April 10, 2026. While detailed evaluation factors, inspection criteria, and special contract clauses are not included in the solicitation documents, eligible firms must be part of the pre-qualified SPTS supplier pool with expertise in business consulting and change management. The contracting authority for inquiries and submissions is Jennifer Robbins at the Department of National Defence.