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Are there opportunities for Small and Medium Business in the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (“NSPS”)?

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A. CONTRACTS AWARDED

The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (“NSPS”) was introduced to establish a transparent method of developing an ongoing relationship with two Canadian shipyards to provide Canada’s large ships.