Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS)
The information contained in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must refer to the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document for a full description of the requirement and the full bid instructions.
Tendering Procedure: Attachment: No
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Highest Combined Rating Technical & Merit
Supply Arrangement Number: EN578-170432/B
This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under the following work stream(s):
WORKSTREAM 3 (IM/IT Services) – I.6 Network Analyst
The following security requirements apply to this requirement and must be met by SA holders to be invited to submit a proposal:
Resource Security Clearance: Reliability Status
Organizational Security Clearance: Reliability Status
All Qualified SA Holders have been invited to bid on this solicitation
Background
Elections Canada (EC) is undergoing an IT Technology modernization phase in preparation for the next General Election (GE). As a result, EC needs a network analyst to fulfill the requirements of one of the critical infrastructure renewal projects named Enterprise Network Modernization.
Requirement
EC requires professional services of a Network Analyst to design and implement a secure enterprise network. The Enterprise Network Modernization seeks to implement a fully accredited Protected B, Medium, Medium (PBMM) network at Elections Canada.
Period of the Contract
The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract for one year (the “Initial Term”) with two one-year options.
Submission of Offers
It is requested that offers be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered to the Proposal Receiving Unit. Offers must be delivered to the following address, sealed, on or before the bid closing date indicated on the front page of the RFP at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
Mailing Address:
Elections Canada
30 Victoria Street -1st Floor (Business Centre)
Gatineau, QC
K1A 0M6
Attn: Chantal Lagacé, Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracting Services
Elections Canada File No: ECCL-RFP-18-0497
For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Business Centre hours are Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
Bids sent via electronic mail or facsimile will not be accepted.
All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada officials are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. All requests for information must be directed to this contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to P••••••••@••••••••.ca no later than the deadline indicated in the RFP. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.
Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this RFP must do so by sending a request to the Contracting Authority at P••••••••@••••••••.ca.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at www.elections.ca.
Debriefings
Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the RFP process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the RFP. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.
NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed on an annual basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact R••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.
