Version 2.0 effective 1 September 2021
The ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) is designed to assist procurement staff 'link' the ASDEFCON (Strategic Materiel) and ASDEFCON (Support) templates where a decision has been made to issue a single request for tender that covers both acquisition and support. Further guidance on when to use the ASDEFCON linkages modules has been included in the Contract Template Selection and Tailoring Guide.
Version 2.0 of the ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) has been released.
The ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) is designed to assist procurement staff 'link' the ASDEFCON (Strategic Materiel) and ASDEFCON (Support) templates where a decision has been made to issue a single request for tender that covers both acquisition and support.
ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) V2.0 contains a number of key changes including:
- revised defect liability provisions; and
- new provisions to align with the Technical Data / Intellectual Property Framework.
Other new changes reflect the amendments made to the baseline ASDEFCON (Strategic Materiel) V4.0 and ASDEFCON (Support) V4.0 templates. We note that there will be new versions of these templates released shortly for Enhanced Australian Industry Capability changes and the Linkages Model will be updated to reflect these changes once both the Strategic Materiel and Support templates are released.
In addition to these changes, minor typographical and grammatical changes have been made to both templates, along with updated weblinks and references.
Download Files
The following files represent the complete ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) version 2.0 template.
This version is current as of 1 September 2021.
Annexes to the Conditions of Tender (PDF)
Contract (Acquisition) COC Amendment Instructions (PDF)
Contract (Acquisition) Attachment Instructions (PDF)
Contract (Support) COC Amendment Instructions (PDF)
Contract (Support) Attachment Instructions (PDF)
Contract (Support) SOW Amendment Instructions (PDF)
Contract (Support) SOW CDRL Amendment Instructions (PDF)
Alternatively a zipped copy of ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) V2.0 in Microsoft Word format (ZIP) is also available for downloading. When extracting from Winzip please ensure you select "all files" and "use folder names".
The Department of Defence accepts no responsibility, or liability, for the use of this document. For specific procurements, the Department reserves the right to make changes to the document (or select particular clause 'options') and is not bound to use the document for any particular procurement.
Guidance
The following guidance has been produced to assist procurement staff in using the ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic):
ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) Commercial Guidance
ASDEFCON Linkages Module (Strategic) Statement of Work Tailoring Guide