Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Retention-Related Survey Results

The Department of National Defence, through Defence Research and Development Canada, is seeking an Intermediate Evaluation Services Consultant to support the Director Research Personnel Generation within the Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis. The contractor will perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of retention-related survey results to inform the development of policies, tools, and programs aimed at optimizing the selection, recruitment, and retention of Canadian Armed Forces personnel. The work is critical to fulfilling DGMPRA’s mandate of delivering integrated personnel research that addresses both strategic and operational needs of the DND and CAF. The contract is structured as a Task-Based Professional Services requirement with a proposed performance period from July 2026 to July 2027, including the option for a one-year renewal. The estimated level of effort is 250 days per year, to be performed within the National Capital Region in Ottawa. All offerors must meet minimum security requirements, including Reliability Status clearance for both corporate entities and individual personnel, though possession of clearance is not mandatory at the time of bid submission. Proposals must be submitted via the designated process by the deadline of July 10, 2026, and may be submitted in either English or French. Inquiries must be directed to the Contracting Authority, Daniel Renda, at the provided phone number and email. While no evaluation factors, pricing details, or specific deliverables are disclosed, bidders are advised that CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA is not responsible for solicitation document distribution, and post-award debriefings may be requested in writing, by phone, or in person within 15 working days of notification of award results. The solicitation number is 2025-00886, under NAICS Code 541720, with no set-aside specified.