NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES**NRC HAS ALREADY EXTENDED THE INVITATION TO THE FIRST 5 SUPPLIERS THAT ASK TO BE INVITED. UNFORTUNATELY, THE INVITATION WILL NOT BE OPENED TO ALL ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS AS IT WOULD NOT BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM.**Reference Number:22-58027Solicitation Number:22-58027Organization Name:National Research Council of CanadaSolicitation Date:2022-07-05Closing Date:2022-07-20 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time EDT Anticipated Start Date:2022-08-01Estimated Delivery Date:2023-07-31Estimate Level of Effort: 245 days per resourceContract Duration:The contract period will be 245 days per resource from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three additional one-year periods. Solicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:CFTA & WTO-AGPComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1 or moreRequirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis Request for Proposal (RFP) is open only to those Supply Arrangement (SA) Holders who pre-qualified under B.10 Help Desk Specialist Levels 1, 2, 3 against the TBIPS Supply Arrangement # EN578-170432. **NRC WILL ONLY EXTEND THE INVITATION TO THE FIRST 5 SUPPLIERS THAT ASK TO BE INVITED. UNFORTUNATELY, THE INVITATION WILL NOT BE OPENED TO ALL ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS AS IT WOULD NOT BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM.**B.10 Help Desk Specialist Levels 1, 2, 3The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:1. 9468269 Canada Corp.2. ADGA Group Consultants Inc.3. Alika Internet Technologies Inc.4. Altis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc., and Excel Human Resources Inc., in Joint Venture5. Excel Human Resources Inc.6. GSI International Consulting Inc.7. Infosys Public Services Inc.8. Integra Networks Corporation9. IPSS INC.10. Koroc Consulting Inc., Isheva Inc. in JOINT VENTURE11. PrecisionIT Inc,IDS Systems Consultants Inc., PrecisionERP Incorporated, in JOINT VENTURE12. S.I. SYSTEMS ULC13. Sourced Group Inc.14. T.I.7 Inc. in Joint Venture with Tiree Consulting Inc.15. TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA16. Innobec and MDOS in JV17. Mindwire Systems Ltd.18. Procom Consultants Group Ltd19. Cofomo Ottawa20. Maverin Inc.Description of Work:The Information Technology Service has the objective to deliver excellence in client service and to consistently improve its customer service and work environment by ensuring that day-to-day operations are delivered efficiently and effectively to all National Research Council employees. As some of the current resources may be affected to special projects, professional services may be required to assist during these projects in various positions. The additional resources may or will be assigned specifically to NRC projects during the period.**These services are currently being provided by Excel ITR. Current contract value of $3,448,884.57 with applicable taxes.**Security Requirement: Enhanced ReliabilityMinimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)Minimum Resource Security Required: Enhanced ReliabilityContract AuthorityName: Philippe G. ClérouxEmail Address: p••••••••@••••••••.••.caInquiriesInquiries 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.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
