Office Of DG (MSS) Manpower Outsourcing Services Tender DRDO India 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Office Of DG (MSS), under the Department Of Defence Research & Development. Procurement targets Manpower Outsourcing Services - Fixed Remuneration for non-IT technical staff (Mechanical Engineer, Graduate, Admin, Data Entry Operator, Office Helper, etc.). No explicit BOQ quantity; emphasis on compliant staffing through DRDO/DRDL-registered vendors. A mandatory minimum service charge of 3.85% applies; bids below this rate will be rejected. Vendors must have a functional state-based branch or establish one within 30 days of award, with payments contingent on documentary proof. ESI sub-code requirement if order places; 5% performance security bond (of order value or monthly payment, whichever smaller) inclusive of taxes. This tender includes strict declaration obligations on scope understanding, wage compliance, and prohibition on monetary benefits to deployed candidates.

• Location: India-wide DRDO framework with DRDL involvement
• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services - Fixed Remuneration (Admin, Data Entry, Office Support, Graduate roles)
• Key differentiator: DRDO/DRDL compliance, service-charge floor, and mandatory branch establishment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications provided in the BOQ.
• Critical ATC clauses require vendor registration with DRDO labs or PSUs, adherence to DRDL terms, and non-attachment of price bid with technical bid.
• Minimum wage compliance as per Part-VII price bid format; supplier must submit price breakup accordingly.
• Branch/Service Centre requirement: establish in consignee state within 30 days of contract award; payment contingent on evidence of branch.
• Compliance documents: ESI registration (or sub-code), GST, PAN, and proof of branch establishment upon award.
• Payment terms: as per RFP Part-V; wage payments governed by DRDL terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not specified; 5% performance security bond applies.
• Service charge floor: 3.85%; bids below this rate will be disqualified.
• Bidders must be DRDO/DRDL-registered or eligible PSUs; declaration to be submitted with Technical Bid.
• No monetary benefits to deployed candidates; contract termination and deregistration for violations.
• Availability of branch offices mandatory; documentation evidence required before payment release.
• ESI/Sub-code mandatory if order is placed; comply with wage and payment terms in RFP Part-V.
• Price bid must be separate from technical bid; ensure proper submission format.