Department of National Defence - 2025 Freight Forwarding Transportation Source Lists

Scope Summary

1. Background The Department of National Defence (DND) moves materiel domestically and internationally on an as required basis to support operations and exercises. DND accomplishes this task primarily through its own means but also contracts directly with Industry for the movement of cargo by freight forwarding for some multi-modal movements. To contract for transportation requirements that arise, DND maintains multiple Source Lists of pre-qualified service providers and brokers. 2. Source List Renewal DND’s 2022 Transportation Source Lists expire February 18th, 2025. As such, DND is soliciting industry applications to renew each of these Source Lists. Freight Forwarding Services a. Simple b. Complex A separate application is required for each Source List. Additionally, Applicants must include details to support which ever sub-grouping they are applying for, whether simple or complex. 3. Validity Period DND’s 2025 Freight Forwarding Transportation Source Lists will remain valid for a three-year (3) period, beginning February 19th, 2025. During this timeframe any DND transportation requirements that arise will be issued to the members of the appropriate Source List. 4. Application P

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of National Defence" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2028-02-18.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Fleet Licensing, Insurance & Dispatch Plan Mandatory
  Provide vehicle specifications/registrations, driver screening/licensing, route SLA coverage, and commercial auto liability insurance.
  Suggested Evidence: Fleet Roster, Operating Licenses & Insurance Certificate
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions