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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on July 9, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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W847A-270469International

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The Department of National Defence is seeking a qualified Life Cycle Management Specialist (LCMS) under Solicitation Number W847A-270469 to support defence asset management within the National Capital Region for a three-year period beginning July 27, 2026, and concluding on July 26, 2029. The contract requires one specialist with senior-level expertise to manage the full life cycle of defence systems, including planning, acquisition, sustainment, and disposal activities, with an estimated effort of 660 person-days. All proposers must be holders of the Task-Based Professional Services (TSPS) Supply Arrangement E60ZT-18TSPS, Tier 1, and must demonstrate eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, as mandated by Common PS SRCL #20; corporate-level clearances at Protected A&B, Confidential, and Secret are also required. The specialist must be available to perform duties in the National Capital Region, and proposals are to be submitted electronically by the deadline of July 9, 2026, to the Contracting Authority, Martine Lavallée. The procurement is governed by multiple international and domestic trade agreements including WTO-AGP, CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, and several Canada-specific free trade agreements, ensuring open and non-discriminatory competition. Debriefings will be offered within 15 working days after award notification, and while no pricing details or contract value are disclosed in the solicitation, the award will be based on technical merit under a trade-off methodology rather than solely on lowest price. Only pre-qualified suppliers under the TSPS arrangement are eligible to respond, and no submissions will be accepted through the CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA portal.

General Info

Hiring Life Cycle Management Specialist for defense assets in National Capital Region by July 9, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

*National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Notice of Proposed Procurement for Life Cycle Management Specialist (LCMS) - Department of National Defence

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Avis de Projet de Marché pour Services Professionnels Centrés sur les Tâches - LCMS

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
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The department of Nationale Defence has a requirement for 1 (one) Life cycle Management Specialist (LCMS)

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