Learning Services in Simulated Environment

The Department of National Defence is seeking a contractor to provide Small Arms Trainer (SAT) and Indirect Fire Trainer (IFT) operator services across multiple military sites in Canada, with the intent to award a single two-year contract under the solicitation number W3915-260016/A. The work encompasses the management, operation, and maintenance of SAT and IFT systems, including associated training aids, at core locations in Gagetown, NB; Valcartier, QC; Bagotville, QC; Petawawa, ON; Trenton, ON; and Borden, ON, with bilingual English-French requirements at certain sites. Contractors must supply personnel qualified in SAT or IFT training, or with a Canadian Armed Forces Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ) or equivalent, and meet mandatory technical criteria to be considered responsive. The contract requires adherence to specific standards outlined in the Qualification Standard and Training Plan for SAT Operators, and all work must comply with applicable safety, environmental, and operational regulations. All personnel granted access to government sites must hold an active SECRET-level personnel security clearance issued by the Contract Security Program, and the contractor must maintain a valid SECRET-level facility security clearance throughout the contract term. Additionally, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program and strictly prohibited from removing any classified or protected information from designated locations. The solicitation uses a pricing model based on annual minimum hour requirements per site, with bidders required to insert hourly rates in Canadian dollars for each location, and the total evaluated price is based on a minimum of 5,919 hours across all core locations. Offers must be structured into three sections: Technical, Financial, and Offer Submission Forms, submitted electronically to procurementcadtc@forces.gc.ca by the deadline of July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail system for mandatory technical criteria and a minimum point threshold, with the award determined by the lowest adjusted price per point. A Canadian Value Factor of 25% will be applied to assess offers, and bidders must attest to Canadian content and supplier eligibility through formal declarations. Invoices must be submitted only after work is completed and include detailed breakdowns of labor, expenses, taxes, and supporting documentation such as time sheets and receipts, with payment processed via direct deposit within 30 days of receipt of a conforming invoice. The contractor is responsible for all travel authorizations, which must be linked to formal Task Authorizations,