Consulting Services Defence Sector Strategic Assessment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy

The contract pertains to the procurement of consulting services for the development of a Defence Sector Strategic Assessment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy for the Sarnia-Lambton region, under solicitation number BT-SLEP2026-002, issued by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) on behalf of the Government of Canada. The project requires the contractor to analyze the Canadian and global defence industry landscape, evaluate regional capabilities, identify high-potential defence sub-sectors and target markets, and produce a comprehensive three-year implementation roadmap aligned with Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport Community Investments program and federal defence priorities. The scope includes the delivery of a project work plan, current state assessment report, target sector and market assessment, draft and final strategic plans, a presentation of findings, and bi-weekly progress updates—all due no later than November 30, 2026. Deliverables must be submitted in PDF format with editable source files and accepted at SLEP’s office in Sarnia, Ontario, or via electronic submission to the designated email. The contract has a target budget of $50,000 CAD plus HST, with all proposals required to remain within this limit, and payment is subject to net 30-day terms upon submission of compliant invoices to SLEP’s remittance address. Performance is governed by strict requirements including a $2 million minimum liability insurance coverage, WSIB clearance, compliance with confidentiality and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act obligations, and the stipulation that all work products become the exclusive property of SLEP upon creation. The contractor must disclose team structure and qualifications, obtain prior written consent for any subcontracting, and adhere to a non-assignment clause. Evaluation is based on weighted criteria emphasizing communication skills and team composition and experience, with a trade-off approach expected in award determination. Proposals must not exceed 30 pages and must be submitted electronically by July 24, 2026, with SLEP retaining the right to reject proposals without cause and to disqualify suppliers from future opportunities based on performance. The contractor is also bound by a limitation of liability cap at $50,000 CDN plus HST and must ensure all project activities comply with SLEP’s health and safety protocols. No federal entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE codes are required, nor are socioeconomic status certifications solicited.