Defence Test & Evaluation Training Partner - Standing Offer

Test and Evaluation (T&E) is a critical function in the development and ongoing management of Defence Capability. Conducted across all stages of the Defence capability lifecycle, T&E provides assurance that capabilities are safe and operationally viable through the generation and review of objective evidence and quantification of risk.The purpose of the Defence Test and Evaluation – Training Partner Standing Offer for Services is to provide the Commonwealth, as represented by the Department of Defence and Permitted Agencies (if any), with the ability to provide training and related support services regarding the testing and evaluation of Defence capabilities. Conditions for Participation: Classified information in tenders is to be avoided where possible.  If this cannot be achieved, tenders containing classified information are to be prepared and transmitted as follows:for Australian tenders, in accordance with Principle 71 of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF); andfor overseas tenders, in accordance with the applicable industry security information system regulations issued by the appropriate government security authority in their country.  If transmission involves transmission by diplomatic bag, the overseas tenderer must use the diplomatic bag of its own government.If only part of a tender contains classified information, that part may be segregated from the remainder of the tender for separate transmission.  However, both parts of the tender are subject to the Closing Time specified in the Tender Details Schedule.  Care should therefore be taken to ensure that sufficient time is allowed for tenders to be received by the Closing Time when secure means of transmission are used.