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The local defence industry has been invited to contribute to next-generation upgrades of ADF bases across the country.
Defence has officially released a request for proposal (RFP) for a fourth generation of contracts relating to the delivery of base services across Defence sites throughout Australia.
Base services include:
- building maintenance;
- cleaning;
- waste management;
- hospitality and catering;
- land management;
- transport;
- access control and security; and
- other day-to-day sustainment activities.
Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite said the contracts would contribute approximately $1.7 billion to the economy each year.
“Base services are essential to enabling and helping sustain the Defence estate, its capability and our people,” Minister Thistlethwaite said.
“...This is a unique opportunity for Australian industry to demonstrate their capability and commitment to the Defence mission.”
Defence has urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Indigenous businesses, and social and veteran enterprises to consider bidding for the contracts.
“Base services provide significant employment opportunities, contributing to a strong and resilient domestic Defence industry,” Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite added.
The RFP closes on 16 December 2022.
Existing contracts are set to expire in mid-2024.
[Related: Serco signs two-year contract extension for ADF base services in the Middle East]
