the commonwealth is seeking an industry partner, a regional maintenance provider, to provide maintenance management services for navy vessels at garden island defence precinct in sydney, nsw including: 1. establish robust, reliable and resilient supply chains on the east coast; 2. liaise with the commonwealth and suppliers to program, coordinate and verify maintenance delivery to meet demand; 3. drive implementation of standardisation and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of sustainment delivery; and 4. work with local industry to support the continued development of sovereign sustainment capability over time. the regional maintenance provider will be working with commonwealth personnel as part of a regional maintenance centre. regional maintenance centres are a key part of a new, innovative approach to naval sustainment in response to the opportunities presented by continuous naval shipbuilding.