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International Ombudsman Benchmarking Research

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Response Deadline10/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The International Ombudsman Benchmarking Research subcontract, issued by the Government of Canada's Department of National Defence, focuses on providing comparative research and benchmarking data for prime contractors. The objective is to analyze Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces practices against other Government of Canada functions, various levels of government, and similar democracies and allied militaries. This work involves the use of international government databases and the legal frameworks of allied nations to produce a comprehensive benchmarking report and dataset comparing the Ombudsman to domestic and international peers. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541613 and is designated for performance within the National Capital Region. The contract was posted on September 21, 2026, with a response deadline of October 6, 2026.

General Info

Canada DND subcontract for international benchmarking research on Ombudsman practices in National Capital Region.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

541613 - Marketing Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of W6369-27-X004/A.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Independent Review of the Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineOct 6

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10/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 15 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Supplies comparative research and benchmarking data for prime contractors on Department of National Defence projects. Benchmarks DND/CAF practices against other Government of Canada functions, other levels of government, and similar democracies and allied militaries. Utilizes international government databases and legal frameworks of allied nations. Delivers a benchmarking report and dataset comparing the Ombudsman to domestic and international peers.

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