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Specialist in Wargame Design and Facilitation

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The Department of National Defence is soliciting a Specialist in Wargame Design and Facilitation to support the Canadian Joint Operations Command for Exercise MAPLE LEAF PAJUK 2027. The contractor will be responsible for the research, design, development, and testing of an operational level wargame scenario, as well as the subsequent facilitation, administrative briefing, and final reporting. The primary objective is to test future Canadian Armed Forces Operational Support concepts within the Canadian All Domain Defence of Canada Plan, specifically focusing on Arctic and Northern operations while considering concurrent combat operations in Europe and the Indo-Pacific Region. The contract is for a fixed period from the date of award through March 31, 2027. This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers or those from applicable trading partners. The basis of selection is the lowest evaluated price among offers that meet all mandatory technical criteria. Due to the nature of the work, there are stringent security requirements, including personnel screening levels up to Cosmic Top Secret, and classified work must be performed at designated DND establishments in Ottawa or CFB Kingston. All deliverables must be provided in English. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting authority by the specified deadline, including a technical offer, financial offer, and required certifications regarding integrity and former public servant status.

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DND seeks a specialist to design and facilitate wargames for Exercise MAPLE LEAF.

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Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

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Canada, CAN

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W8484-271125/A - Specialist in Wargame Design and Facilitation (Mod 1)

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W8484-271125 Questions & Answers A - Exercise Maple Pajuk 2027

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
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This solicitation is for the provision of a Specialist in Wargame Design and Facilitation in support of the Canadian Joint Operations Command's Exercise MAPLE LEAF PAJUK 2027.The work will include the following activities: Research, Design, Development, and Testing: From contract award through the pre-wargame phase, including the research, design, development, and testing of the wargame scenario and associated deliverables. Execution and Reporting: Delivery of the administrative briefing, facilitation of the wargame, presentation of the final briefing, and support in the preparation of the final report. This solicitation is subject to Canadian Content requirements (Open) and will be posted on CanadaBuys for ten (10) calendar days. There are security requirements associated with this solicitation of offers. Please complete and submit the AFR found in Section 3.6 as soon as possible. The basis of selection consists of lowest evaluated price with mandatory technical criteria. Canada will consider only offers submitted to National Defence, DSPCOS6-DCASSO6@forces.gc.ca. No other submission method is accepted. For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information as detailed section 19 of the bid solicitation, in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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