APN - RP OPS and CFHA Base Program, Northern Canada

Advance Procurement Notice Real Property Operations Group (Rp Ops) and Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) base program Northern canada (exluding Nunavut) (with and  Without Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors/consultants of upcoming contract opportunities at Northern Canada (excluding Nunavut) for Real Property Operations Group (RP OPS) and Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) base program. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors and consultants to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for potential solicitation processes, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding potential contracts, which may or may not include security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors and consultants to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that certain projects may be reserved for Indigenous businesses in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Please note that there is no guarantee that these solicitations will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process.  Description of Northern  Canada (exluding Nunavut) Northern Canada (excluding Nunavut) encompasses Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and the northern regions of several provinces, characterized by vast geography, remote locations, and extreme climatic conditions. The region plays a critical role in national sovereignty, continental defence, and Arctic security. From a defence perspective, the area supports a mix of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Canadian Army, and joint operations, with activities closely aligned to NORAD early warning, aerospace control, and northern surveillance. Operations are conducted through a network of Forward Operating Locations (FOLs), regional headquarters, and dispersed sites, rather than large, permanently staffed fighter wings. The primary mission in Northern Canada is to enable aerospace warning and control, sovereignty patrols, rapid force projection, and support to domestic operations, including emergency response and northern community assistance. Units operating in the region typically include air operations, sustainment and logistics elements, Canadian Army presence (including Canadian Rangers), and joint task force coordination staff. Personnel levels are generally modest and highly variable, consisting of a combination of permanent staff, rotational military personnel, and civilian support, with surge capacity during exercises or operational deployments. Infrastructure across Northern Canada is functional and mission-focused, reflecting the remote environment. It typically includes airfields and runways, aircraft aprons, fuel storage, hangars, accommodation facilities, maintenance buildings, communications systems, utilities, and limited road networks. Much of the infrastructure is designed for intermittent or seasonal use and must operate reliably under harsh weather conditions and logistical constraints. Description of the ProjectS and Services Future contracts will be subject to separate tendering or request for proposals processes and awarded through various procurement mechanisms and tools made available to DCC. Open competitive tenders or requests for proposals advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys if they are subject to one of Canada’s trade agreements and their estimated value is equal to or above the agreement’s dollar thresholds. Open Construction Source List (OCSL) – By invitation only to the members of the OCSL. The OCSL for Northern Canada (Excluding Nunavut) is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. Search for NR26SLNO_86070 - Open Construction Source List for Northern Canada on MERX and follow the instructions to apply. IMPORTANT: A…