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The Defence Targeting Enterprise

Issued by Department of Defence - DSRG · via AusTender — Australian Government ATMs

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Published
30 Oct 2026
Closes
13 Nov 2026, 05:00 UTC
Reference
DTE-RFI-2026-01
Location
ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin,, Australia
Sector
Defence & Security

At a glance

Department of Defence - DSRG in Australia has published a request for information in defence & security: “The Defence Targeting Enterprise”. Submissions close on 13 November 2026, 14 days from today. Quote reference DTE-RFI-2026-01 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 53 notices from this buyer since 2026, 31 of them currently open. There are 31 open defence & security notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through AusTender — Australian Government ATMs, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Commonwealth are interested in solutions that support, enhance or automate one or more phases of the Joint Targeting Cycle across a range of functional areas. This RFI is intended to inform our understanding of current market capabilities and support the ongoing development of the Targeting Program. Responses relating to existing, demonstrable capabilities, as well as emerging and innovative solutions, are encouraged in accordance with the RFI.

Conditions for Participation

Refer to the RFI documentation

Timeframe for Delivery:

Refer to the RFI documentation

Other Instructions:

This RFI is conducted for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Commonwealth to undertake any procurement activity. Selected respondents may be invited to participate in capability demonstrations to further explore relevant capabilities and market offerings as per the RFI.

Agency: Department of Defence - DSRG

ATM ID: DTE-RFI-2026-01

ATM type: Request for Information

Category (UNSPSC): 43230000 - Software

Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart

Panel arrangement: No

Multi-stage: No

Multi-agency access: No

Closes: 13 Nov 2026 16:00 (Canberra time)

Published on AusTender, the Australian Government procurement portal. Responses are lodged through tenders.gov.au (free supplier registration).

Context for bidders

We hold 53 notices from Department of Defence - DSRG, going back to March 2026 — 31 of them still open. They buy mostly in Defence & Security, Construction & Infrastructure and Education & Training. There are 31 open Defence & Security tenders in Australia. This one closes in 14 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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