Generation of Cost-of-Living and Shelter Data for the Redesign and Maintenance of the Post-Living Differential Allowance Program

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT Solicitation No. W6369-20-A052/A This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number W6369-20-A052 dated 13 August 2020 with a closing of 2 September 2020 at 2:00PM (EDT). A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation. Requirement Description: The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to provide a comprehensive cost-of-living model and methodology inclusive of cost-of-living surveys; deliver an integrated comprehensive package of reports called the “Canadian Department of National Defence PLD Survey Methodology Report”; and deliver an integrated comprehensive package of reports called “Canadian Department of National Defence Separation Expense (SE) Survey Report”, compliant with the requirements set out in this document. The intent of this solicitation is to establish one (1) contract for approximately one (1) year, plus four (4) one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract. Security Requirement: None. Canada retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. NOTE TO BIDDERS: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE. Topics include: Overview of the federal government contracting process; Searching for opportunities on the Buy and Sell - Tenders Website; Bidding on opportunities; Registering in supplier databases. The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Buyandsell.gc.ca website, under Event Calendar (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/event-calendar).