Canada releases 2016 Defence Acquisition Guide
Xinhua, May 27, 2016 Adjust font size:
The Canadian Defence Ministry Thursday released the 2016 Defence Acquisition Guide (DAG), an outline of possible equipment and service purchases over the next 20 years.
The latest guide is designed toward helping industry and potential bidders on defence contracts to establish their own long-term planning in line with possible future opportunities.
It is worthy to note that all of the projects are subject to government approval and may change over time.
Listing projected timelines, contract values, and contacts, the guide is updated annually, and fulfills the commitment in the Government of Canada's Defence Procurement Strategy to ensure purchases of defence equipment and services strengthen Canadian industry and meet defence requirements in a timely and responsive way.
The latest guide is constantly evolving to reflect the changing needs of the Canadian Armed Forces.
The 2016 DAG lists 236 possible procurement proposals for equipment and services valued at over 20 million dollars each. Some 85 percent of the proposals carried over from 2015 have been updated and there are 38 new proposals in the 2016 guide.
The procurement proposals in the 2016 DAG also reflect the required replenishment cycle of equipment and services to sustain the Canadian Armed Forces' capabilities. Enditem