NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Reference Number: 87055-15-0045 Solicitation Number: 87055-15-0045
Organization Name: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Solicitation Date: 2015-05-06 Closing Date: 2015-05-22 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT
Anticipated Start Date: July 2015
Estimated Delivery Date: Estimate Level of Effort: 350 days
Contract Duration: The contract period will be for 230 days from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to two additional 60-day periods.
Solicitation Method: Competitive Applicable Trade Agreements: WTO-AGP, NAFTA, AIT
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1
Requirement Details
Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering
This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following category:
One (1) Level 3, I.11 Technology Architect
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.
Calian Ltd.
Excel Human Resources Inc.
Fujitsu Consulting (Canada) Inc./Fujitsu Conseil (Canada) Inc.
LIKE 10 Inc., SoftMosis Inc., in Joint Venture
Lumina IT Inc.
Maplesoft Consulting Inc.
Mindwire Systems Ltd.
Modis Canada Inc.
PrecisionIT Inc., IDS Systems Consultants Inc., PrecisionERP Incorporated, in Joint Venture
Procom Consultants Group Ltd.
S.i. Systems Ltd.
STATEL Capital Technology Partners Inc.
T.E.S. Contract Services Inc.
TEKSYSTEMS Canada Inc./Society TEKSYSTEMS Canada Inc.
TeraMach Technologies Inc.
Veritaaq Technology House Inc.
Description of Work:
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requires the full-time professional services of one (1) Level 3 Technology Architect. The goal, in part, is to design and implement a multi-tier web-based application for the .NET Upgrade project. Secondary goals will be related to work performed on ancillary systems that must be aligned with objectives of the .NET Upgrade project and/or CNSC enterprise architecture. The .NET Upgrade project has been initiated by CNSC (the client) in response to a need to renew the existing Microsoft .NET Framework based architecture components, prepare existing applications for the Shared Services Canada (SSC) Data Center Consolidation initiative, and standard general practices and patterns related to all aspect of custom .NET development at CNSC.
High-level business outcomes associated to the .NET Upgrade project include the following:
A. Introduce the Identity Management solution (IMS) for.NET upgrade project and for future CNSC Technology Projects
B. Introduce the CNSC .NET architecture and design standards for current and future .NET custom applications and services using the approved version of the .NET Framework supported by Shared Services Canada (SSC)
C. Provide an upgrade roadmap to ensure synchronization with the scheduled maintenance releases of the production .NET applications
D. Update the CNSC .NET custom applications and services, aligned with the SSC supported version of the .NET Framework and the updated CNSC .NET development standards.
Technical Environment
The current technological environment at CNSC is as follows:
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, 2012, 2013
- Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), C#
- Microsoft .NET Frameworks 3.5.1, 4.0, 4.5.1/4.5.2
- Microsoft Enterprise Libraries 4.x and 5.x
- Microsoft Web Client Software Factory (WCSF) – February 2008 release
- Microsoft Entity Framework 1.0, 4.0
- Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
- Microsoft SharePoint 2007 (32-bit)
- .NET SQL Authorization Manager (NetSQLAzMan)
- Telerik .NET Web Controls (2008/.NET 3.5.1)
- ceTe Software DynamicPDF Generator (.NET 3.5.1)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
- Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5
- Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2008/2012
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard
- Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013
- .NET SQL Authorization Manager 3.6.x (NetSQLAzMan)
- Microsoft Office 2010
Tasks
- Working in conjunction with and accountable to the CNSC System Architect the Technology Architect will provide leadership and oversight to the project team in fulfilling the tasks and deliverables identified in the Statement of Work.
- The Technology Architect will be required to provide status updates, progress reports, resolution of issues and the completion of the team’s deliverables to the Project Manager.
- Align activities and deliverables with project/organization requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Review and analyze business architecture and detailed requirements.
- Develop technical architectures that are founded on Microsoft-based technologies/solutions and satisfy the business and technical drivers behind the solutions identified.
- Identify and develop solutions identifying appropriate opportunities to leverage a SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) based implementation to the benefit of the organization both business-wise and technically.
- Participate in analyzing CNSC requirements, documentation, implementation plan, and schedule
- Lead application design workshops and working sessions to discuss the business requirements and system design
- Participate in the definition of enterprise architectural and development standards.
- Perform fit gap analysis of existing systems and prepare appropriate migration strategies to convert the existing codebase to the approved (and upgraded) enterprise architecture
- Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to meet business problems.
- Ensures the integration of all aspects of technology solutions consistent with CNSC’s corporate vision.
- Monitor industry trends to ensure that solutions fit with government and industry direction for technology.
- Establish and document best practices for the long-term implementation and sustainment
- Create the long-term implementation strategy and roadmap
- Create long-term sustainment plan
- Provide hands-on, expert technical assistance to developers
- Transfer knowledge to CNSC staff throughout the process
- Work evenings and weekends as required.
The work is currently not being performed by a contracted resource as well as the last 12 months.
Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Facility Security Clearance (FSC)
Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret Clearance
Contract Authority
Name: Nathalie Arbour
Phone Number: 613-996-6767
Email Address: n••••••••@••••••••.••.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.
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
