Australian + New Zealand Defence Directory 20/21

AUSTRALIAN + NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE DIRECTORY 2020/21 INDUSTRY GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS www. d e f e n c e . d i r e c t o r y 40 ations from catering, cleaning and grounds maintenance through to reprographics, res- cue and firefighting, and access control; and • General support services such as publishing and printing services, business equipment, housing and relocation services, the provi- sion and management of corporate pur- chasing cards, office requisites and library services The E&IG website includes a downloadable booklet to provide industry with a single source of information about providing services in part- nership with Estate and Infrastructure Group. It highlights the opportunities available and how to access them Further Information Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group Department of Defence PO Box 7953 Canberra BC 2610 W: www.defence.gov.au/EIG DEFENCE SCIENCE INSTITUTE ABOUT DSI The Defence Science Institute facilitates con- nections between Defence, industry and the research sector. It develops and funds research collaborations, PhD and Intern placement pro- grams, conducts network building workshops and provides direct industry advice. The Insti- tute’s strength lies in its extensive knowledge of Defence R&D priorities, university research capability and defence research needs Director: Professor Adrian Pearce Industry Engagement: Craig Bulter Address: Defence Science Institute Level 4, 204 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053 P: +61 3 9035 3961 W: www.defencescienceinstitute.com E: dsi.info@defencescienceinstitute.com Further Information Directorate of Procurement Shared Services - ICT Non Material Procurement Branch E: ciog.procurementadvice@defence.gov.au W: www.defence.gov.au/CIOG Chief Information Officer: Stephen Pearson Postal Address: Chief Information Officer Group Department of Defence PO Box 7953, CANBERRA BC ACT 2610 ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP Defence’s Estate and Infrastructure Group (E&IG) is the area of Defence responsible for supporting the Australian Defence Force and the whole Defence organisation in meeting their capability objectives by managing and sustaining the Defence estate of land, build- ings and infrastructure. E&IG is the centre of service delivery in De- fence, delivering a range of services such as housing, maintenance and base support. E&IG’s responsibilities include supporting the ADF and the Department of Defence through the provision of services such as ADF hous- ing, travel services, and contracts that provide catering, cleaning and grounds maintenance services. E&IG manages and sustains the Defence es- tate of land, buildings and infrastructure, in- cluding managing contracts for the construc- tion of major new facilities and the repairs and maintenance of existing facilities, as well as the disposal of excess properties and environmen- tal heritage policy. ENGAGING WITH INDUSTRY The day-to-day operations of E&IG are deliv- ered in partnership with industry. Working with industry to deliver products and services to Defence is an integral component of Defence’s business as it strives to enhance and sustain Defence capability. Working with Defence is attractive for industry. Each year E&IG awards contracts for various categories, including: • Infrastructure – including the management and delivery of construction services, design and development, project management and specialist technical services • Estate management – base services are outsourced to industry for day-to-day oper- CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER GROUP The Chief Information Officer Group (CIOG) is responsible for providing a dependable, se- cure and integrated information environment, capable of supporting Defence’s operational and management requirements. The Defence information environment oper- ates across geographically dispersed, fixed and deployable locations. ENGAGING INDUSTRY CIOG engages broadly with industry to de- velop and support Information and Commu- nication Technology (ICT) systems to provide capability and solutions to the Defence user community, and to support ADF operations. Defence recognises the responsibility and need for the department to stimulate the local market and to establish a robust and capable sovereign supply chain in research and devel- opment, ICT hosting innovation, investment in local platforms, fostering of indigenous talent and capabilities and opportunity for domes- tic suppliers to participate. Accordingly, the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Program applies across industry and capabilities, in- cluding ICT. The Government is committed to maximising opportunities for Australian indus- try participation in Defence contracts, where it represents value for money, and delivering more opportunities for Australian small busi- nesses. The AIC Program seeks to maximise opportunities for Australian industry participa- tion in Defence procurement with the aim of developing an enduring Australian defence industrial base. CIOG uses AusTender and other procurement mechanisms, as appropriate, to inform and engage with industry on ICT initiatives, priori- ties and opportunities. WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT ICT PROCUREMENT CONTEXT CIOG engages industry through a variety of Whole of Government agreements including the DTA digital marketplaces. Defence has created a strategic panel, the ICT Provider Arrangement which was established in 2018. The ICTPA is the primary mechanism for in- dustry engagement with Defence for ICT ca- pabilities and services.