Azooa is preparing a response for RFx***** – LCD-******* – LAND 907 Armoured Combat Doctrine and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this Defence opportunity.
This engagement is focused on the review and update of Army doctrine for the upgraded Main Battle Tank and introduction of Combat Engineering Vehicles, with a strong emphasis on armoured combat, mounted combat, obstacle breaching, route and area clearance, explosive hazard reduction, engineer operations, formation tactics and Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability.
Overview
LAND 907 is seeking defined products in the form of updates to specified doctrine for the upgraded Main Battle Tank and the introduction of Combat Engineering Vehicles.
The work package requires detailed review and update of multiple Army doctrine publications across armoured combat, combat engineering, mounted combat, range orders, explosive practices, obstacle integration, recovery and related Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability areas.
This is a fixed-price deliverables-based engagement, with payment linked to accepted doctrine deliverables and milestones.
Core Purpose
The core purpose of this role is to provide specialist doctrine review, authoring and writing support for LAND 907 Armoured Combat Doctrine.
The contractor will review existing doctrine, identify required amendments, update doctrine products, address Defence review comments and ensure deliverables align with current Army doctrine and LAND 907 capability requirements.
The role requires strong Defence writing, Army doctrine, mounted combat, armour, engineer operations and stakeholder consultation capability.
Scope / Responsibilities
The Armoured Combat Doctrine Writer / Specialist will be expected to:
Conduct detailed review of specified Army doctrine publications
Update doctrine to reflect LAND 907 capability requirements
Support doctrine updates for upgraded Main Battle Tank capability
Support doctrine updates for Combat Engineering Vehicle introduction
Review doctrine across armoured, engineer, mounted combat and Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability areas
Draft proposed doctrine amendments in the required format
Address Defence review comments
Participate in governance, stakeholder consultation and milestone review activities
Support assurance and contract performance activities as reasonably required
Maintain accurate working papers, draft doctrine products and review comments
Support knowledge transfer to Defence stakeholders
Provide advice, guidance and walkthroughs relating to doctrine deliverables where requested
Produce editable electronic versions of all contract material
Support final handover activities at completion of the engagement
The work package includes detailed review and update of the following doctrine publications.
Priority One:
LP ****** Mines, Threat Devices and Explosive Hazard Reduction
LP ****** Combined Arms Route and Area Clearance
LP ****** Combined Arms Obstacle Breaching
LP ****** Tactics – Mounted Combat
Priority Two:




LP ****** Tank Regiment
LP ****** Employment of Engineers
LP 3.1.9 Employment of Armour
LP ****** Engineer Operations in Support of Formation Tactics
LP ****** Formation Tactics
LP ****** The Fundamentals of Land Power
Priority Three:
LP ****** Gap Crossing
LP 3.3.3 Basic Military Engineering
LP 3.3.8 Conduct of Plant Tasks
LP 7.3.2 ADF Land Range Orders – Mounted
LP 7.3.5 ADF Land Range Orders – Explosive Practices
LP ****** Operations in Urban Environments
LP ****** Construction and Tactical Integration of Obstacles
LP 4.4.1 Recovery Technician's Handbook
LP 7.3.9 Disposal of Malfunctioned Explosive Ordnance
LP 3.3.1 Royal Australian Engineers Terminology
Priority Four:
Review and update to any additional doctrine, procedures, policy identified during the above reviews across Armoured Fighting Vehicle capabilities, including Armoured Infantry and Cavalry.
Mandatory / Essential Criteria
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Strong understanding of LAND 907 capability requirements
Experience with Army doctrine development, review, authoring or writing
Experience reviewing Defence doctrine, procedures, policy or technical publications
Understanding of the Defence operating workplace
Ability to support doctrine updates for armoured combat and mounted combat capabilities
Understanding of Main Battle Tank operations or armoured capability
Understanding of combat engineering, obstacle breaching, route clearance or explosive hazard reduction doctrine
Ability to develop high-quality written deliverables in Defence-approved formats
Ability to address review comments and improve doctrine products through iterative review
Strong stakeholder consultation capability
Ability to support governance, milestone review and assurance activities
Ability to manage deliverables against fixed-price milestones
Ability to support knowledge transfer, handover and final reporting
Ability to comply with Defence security, information management and confidentiality requirements
Current NV1 Australian Government security clearance
Ability to maintain NV1 clearance for the duration of the engagement
Highly desirable experience may include:
Australian Army armoured corps, cavalry, infantry, combat engineer or mounted combat experience
Experience with LAND 907 or related armoured fighting vehicle capability programs
Experience with Abrams, Main Battle Tank, Combat Engineering Vehicles or Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability
Experience with Royal Australian Engineers doctrine
Experience with mounted range orders, explosive practices or disposal of malfunctioned explosive ordnance




Experience with Defence doctrine publications and Land Power doctrine
Experience with Defence Records and Information Management policies
Experience using Defence-approved systems, templates and document formats
Experience supporting Defence acquisition, sustainment or capability documentation
NV1 with ability to obtain and maintain NV2 or Positive Vetting if subsequently required by Defence
RFQ Reference: LCD-******* – LAND 907 Armoured Combat Doctrine
RFQ Number: RFx*****
Entity: Department of Defence
Service Category: Other Services
Service Descriptor: Authoring and Writing Services
Proposed Commencement Date: 1 September ****
Extension Option: One 6-month extension option available at Defence discretion and funding availability
Location: R2 Level 4, Russell Drive, Russell ACT ****
Location and Work Arrangement
The nominated location is: R2 Level 4, Russell Drive, Russell ACT ****
The service provider is responsible for determining the location from which the services are performed, subject to Defence security, information management and operational requirements.
Defence may require certain activities, meetings, workshops, reviews, stakeholder engagements, access to classified information or access to Defence systems and facilities to be undertaken from Defence premises or another location nominated by Defence.
No guarantee is provided that the services may be performed remotely where Defence determines attendance at Defence premises is necessary.
Clearance Requirements
Personnel performing the services must, prior to commencement and for the duration of the contract, hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 Australian Government Security Clearance.
The RFQ also states that personnel must be capable of obtaining and maintaining NV2 or Positive Vetting if subsequently required by Defence, at no additional cost to the Commonwealth.
Rate Guidance
Azooa recommended maximum rate: $******/hour including super
Azooa recommended value-for-money target: Below $******/hour including super
Azooa recommends bidding below $******/hour including super where possible, based on current market conditions, as this will support a stronger value-for-money position and improve the chance of winning.
Rate competitiveness generally works as follows:
Below $******/hour including super: strongest value-for-money position and higher chance of winning
At $******/hour including super: aligned to Azooa's recommended maximum and may still be competitive
Above $******/hour including super: less competitive unless specialist Army doctrine, LAND 907, armoured combat, Main Battle Tank, combat engineering, RAE, mounted combat or NV1-cleared Defence authoring experience strongly justifies the rate
Higher rates may still be considered where niche Army doctrine, LAND 907, armoured combat, Main Battle Tank, combat engineering, RAE, mounted combat or NV1-cleared Defence authoring experience outweighs rate competitiveness.
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