Supporting One of Canada’s Largest Defence Procurements
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), in collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), launched the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program to modernise and streamline the training of pilots, air combat systems officers, and airborne electronic sensor operators. With a total contract value of CAD $11.2bn over 25 years, the initiative ensures the continued delivery of high-quality aircrew training, maintaining Canada’s defence readiness and international commitments.
Challenges & Commerce Decisions’ Role
Managing a project of this scale and complexity required rigorous evaluation, transparency, and efficiency. The AWARD® software and Commerce Decisions’ (CD) expert support were integral to:
- Ensuring evaluation rigour – A structured and defensible bid evaluation process was key for selecting the best value solution.
- Streamlining complex procurement – A modern, cloud-based evaluation system replaced traditional manual processes.
- Enabling transparency & accountability – The solution ensured all bid decisions were evidence-based, traceable, and aligned with Canada’s defence objectives.
Key Outcomes
With AWARD® and Commerce Decisions’ expertise, the FAcT Program benefited from:
✅ A defensible, transparent, and efficient procurement process
✅ Robust evaluation methodologies ensuring informed decision-making
✅ Seamless remote collaboration across evaluators nationwide
What the RCAF Had to Say
Louis Saucier, Program Manager FAcT (2018-2024), Directorate – Air Simulation & Training, RCAF, praised the impact of AWARD®:
🗣️ “Without the AWARD® tool, this would have been very difficult.”
💬 “The team understood what was very important for the Air Force.”
🗣️ “The team helped us to see through the mess and agree on consensus of what good looks like.”
💬 “It would have been hard to do this efficiently & in a secure environment without AWARD®.”
🗣️ “Without the help of CD […], we could not have noticed the vicious effect of the weighting.”
By leveraging Commerce Decisions’ AWARD® software and expertise, the RCAF successfully navigated one of Canada’s most complex defence procurements, ensuring the best outcome for the future of aircrew training.
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