NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
UNSPSC: 8111000 Computer Services
Reference Number: CSC-2627-0272 Solicitation Number: CSC-2627-0272
Organization Name: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Solicitation Date: 2026-07-23 Closing Date: 2026-08-06 (14:00PM ET)
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Estimated Delivery Date: 2029-10-31 Estimate Level of Effort: “As Required”
Contract Duration:
The contract period will be from date of contract award to October 31, 2029.
Solicitation Method: Competitive
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1
Requirement Details
Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering
This requirement is open only to TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 TBIPS SA for services Remotely for the following categories:
TBIPS ROLE TBIPS ID TBIPS LEVEL Security Anticipated No. Of Resources Timing of Usage
Stream 1: Application Services
Application / Software Architect (AI/ML/LLM/RPA) A.1 3 Secret 1+ As-required
Programmer / Software Developer (AI Engineer) A.6 3 Secret 1+ As-required
Web Designer (AI UI / UX Designer) A.13 3 Secret 1+ As-required
Stream 3: Information Management/Information Technology Services
Technical Architect (DevOps Engineer) I.10 3 Secret 1+ As-required
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
1. Bits In Glass Inc.
2. CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
3. DLS Technology Corporation
4. Donna Cona
5. Idea Theorem Inc.
6. KAINOS CANADA INC.
7. MNP LLP
8. NavPoint Consulting Group Inc.
9. Nisha Technologies Inc.
10. NTT DATA CANADA, INC.
11. Quarry Consulting Inc.
12. Shore Consulting Group Inc.
13. Syntax Systems Ltd.
14. Tundra Technical Solutions Inc.
15. Valcom Consulting Group Inc.
Description of Work:
The Information Systems Branch (ISB) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has a requirement on an “as and when requested” basis for experienced professionals to provide technical expertise for AAFC innovation, automation, and AI acceleration initiatives.
This requirement is to establish a Task Authorization Contract with one qualified TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) Holder to provide resources with expertise in project management and business support for innovation, automation, and artificial intelligence projects as described herein.
Security Requirement: Customized Security Requirements Check List (SRCL)
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)
Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret
Contract Authority
Name: Kyle Harrington
Email Address: k••••••••@•••.••.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 “CANADABUYS.CANADA.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.
NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact R••••••••@•••••.••.ca
