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Materiel Acquisition and Support
As new technology emerges or an operational deficiency is identified, research and development, engineering, and acquisition services are used to evaluate, define, develop and deliver new equipment. In-service support is the next step in the equipment life cycle, which includes preventative maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrades. Eventually the equipment is de-commissioned and disposed of according to legal rules and guidelines. Materiel Acquisition & Support Services will use on-line technologies to connect with thousands of businesses that provide materiel support services to the DND/CF. A recent success story is the project 'Clothing Online' which provides a more efficient and effective way of delivering non-operational military clothing directly to individual Canadian Forces (CF) members. The Clothing Online Reserve Replacement Trial will now be expanded to include all primary reserve members. The DND/CF have a close working relationship with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). This partnership is critical to achieving the timely procurement of goods and services from Canadian business and industry. Contracts for Materiel Acquisition and Support services are awarded by PWGSC through the competitive bidding process. Through the normal procurement process, business and industry are able to review potential opportunities on-line. More information on the bidding process can be obtained from the Government of Canada web site at: http://contractscanada.gc.ca/en/biddin-e.htm
Research and Development (R&D) ServiceDefence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has for years been at the forefront of leading edge technologies, many of which have provided much needed solutions to problems being investigated in industry. In collaboration with private sector business groups, universities, other government departments and our allies, an array of co-operative R&D programs have been employed to maximize the benefits to the DND/CF, the Canadian public and Canadian business. Private sector businesses have been licensed to carry on the work of DRDC in some areas, such as blood substitutes, communications, sonar systems, fuel cell technology, and space and radar systems. DRDC works in collaboration with business so that defence technologies can be broadened to commercial applications. Over the years this has made Canada a leader in many modern technologies including those associated with communications and aerospace. Defence Research and Development Canada was an early adopter of the Internet. DRDC is now looking for new and innovative ways to leverage its annual appropriations through collaborative efforts integrating expertise from DRDC's Defence Research Establishments with external knowledge to deliver maximum benefits and provide superior R&D. The Internet, used for co-ordinating R&D work between DRDC and universities, businesses and other defence R&D organizations, is a key enabler for undertaking collaborative R&D. For more information on Defence Research and Development Canada, visit their web site at: http://www.drdc-rddc.dnd.ca Materiel Acquisition Service
Materiel Support Service
Canadian companies are given the opportunity to provide professional support to the DND/CF for the repair, overhaul and upgrade of equipment already in use. Large prime contractors typically engage sub-contractors on specific work, offering the opportunity for small business to participate in providing materiel support services to the Canadian Forces. The Materiel Acquisition and Support Information System (MASIS) addresses the information requirement needs of MA & S end-to-end. That is to capture data once at the source and provide global visibility. From an external client viewpoint, benefits that will occur as a result of implementing MASIS include: Business:
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC):
NATO/Allies:
Treasury Board:
Auditor General:
For more information on Materiel Acquisition and Support Information Services (MASIS), check the following site: http://www.forces.gc.ca/admmat/masis/sitemap_e.asp Other examples of successful projects and programs, which enhance not only government to business (G to B) synergies, but generate greater operational efficiencies within DND/CF include:
Materiel Disposal Service
Technical Data Management ServiceImproved effectiveness of equipment is made possible through Technical Data Management by reducing the cycle time required to plan and implement technical changes. Technical data management involves the cataloguing, registration, reproduction, publication, distribution and security of engineering specifications and drawings. Some components of the Technical Data Management service are being done on-line by Canadian business on behalf of the Department. Utilizing the full functionality of an on-line environment will notably enhance the efficiency of this service by allowing electronic data exchange between business and the DND/CF. Future developments in this service area will see technical data exchange included as a component of electronic contracting. Benefits to both authorized businesses and DND/CF will include:
For more information contact the National Defence On-Line Program Manager |
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