Department of National Defence - Canadian Defence Academy Research Paper - Cognitive Warfare, Disinformation, and Defence Team Resilience - RFP W4938-26-319S-A5 (2026)
Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of CanadaFederal · Ottawa, ON- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Duration
- 2 months
- Primary contact
- Jameson Wood
- (343) 422-4789
The 30-second brief
The Department of National Defence seeks a research paper and analysis examining cognitive warfare, disinformation, and influence activities affecting military personnel, defence institutions, and broader society under solicitation W4938-26-319S-A5. The work supports Professional Military Education (PME), Professional Development (PD), and leader development activities focused on strengthening Defence Team resilience against information-based threats. The estimated contract period is 2 months with a proposed start date of 2026/12/04. Submissions are due by 2026-11-20 at 17:00 EST. Selection is based on the Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price.
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
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Summary
The Department of National Defence seeks a research paper and analysis examining cognitive warfare, disinformation, and influence activities affecting military personnel, defence institutions, and broader society under solicitation W4938-26-319S-A5.
The work supports Professional Military Education (PME), Professional Development (PD), and leader development activities focused on strengthening Defence Team resilience against information-based threats. The estimated contract period is 2 months with a proposed start date of 2026/12/04. Submissions are due by 2026-11-20 at 17:00 EST. Selection is based on the Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
- Submit to
- https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-779-60541417
- Scope location
- Kingston, Ontario
- Reported agency
- Department of National Defence
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