Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering
This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the Quebec Region for the following category:
One (1) Level 3 System Administrator
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
CALIAN LTD., DWP SOLUTIONS INC., IN JOINT VENTURE
Canadian Development Consultants International Inc.
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
Cistel Technology Inc.
Ernst & Young LLP
Fujitsu Consulting (CANADA) Inc./Fujitsu Conseil (Canada) Inc.
Mindwire Systems Ltd.
Modis Canada Inc.
Reticle Ventures Canada Incorporated
SAS Institute (Canada) Inc.
TELUS Communications Inc.
TeraMach Technologies Inc.
The AIM Group IncDescription of Work:
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is currently integrating into a common environment, various computers, sensors, data storage and communication devices operating in various security domains. These devices are either used to operate a System Integration Lab or to develop roll-on/roll-off airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) support systems.
The System Administrator will perform tasks as follows:
- Install, monitor, upgrade and maintain operating systems and suite of software applications
-Install, monitor, upgrade and maintain hardware and software including video distribution and recording systems, OS virtualisation solutions, Voice over IP and chat applications, data storage, military sensors and communication tools
- Work with engineers, scientists, technicians, and clients/stakeholders to maintain and improve software/systems performance
-Apply problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
-Ensure timely and reliable application of system administration procedures, such as backup / recovery, antivirus updates / media scrubbers maintenance
- Analyze systems performance and recommend improvements applicable to airborne prototypes, static and mobile lab infrastructures
- Provide support for the selection, procurement specifications, setup, maintenance, operation & training for information technology systems and related technologies
-Provide system administration Subject Matter Expert advice and technical support for other computer related activities as agreed upon between the TA and the Contractor (e.g.: train end-users and newly involved stakeholders, provide technical documentation to networking stakeholders, provide technical/IT support to other team members, provide assistance with inventory tracking).
Anticipated starting date: 2019-11-04
Contract duration:
It is intended to result in the award of 1 contract for one-year, plus 2 one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract.
Security requirement: PWGSC FILE # Common PS SRCL #21
The Contracting Authority for the Contract is:
Name: Martin VerrierTitle: Procurement agentOrganization: Defence Research and Development Canada – Valcartier Research CentreAddress: 2459 de la Bravoure RoadTelephone: 418-844-4000 ext. 4419E-mail address: m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Inquiries:
Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.
