Capability Life Cycle Manager - Request for Tender

The Department of Defence is seeking to procure Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) services in support of the SEA 1180 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). The CLCM will conduct assurance and capability stewardship services during the acquisition and sustainment phases of the OPV Capability Life Cycle, as well as ensuring a smooth transition into service.

The term of the CLCM Contract will be a maximum of 7 years and will be split up into a number of phases. The first phase is the Assurance and Planning Phase (1 year), with the primary objective of ensuring the integrity of OPV Support System Technical Data. The second phase is the Acceptance and Delivery Phase (3 years), which includes acceptance of the initial tranche of OPVs into sustainment. The third phase is the In-Service and Delivery Phase (3 years), which involves the long-term stewardship of the OPV Capability. The CLCM will be located in and perform the services in Western Australia.”