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.
This requirement is open only to Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432 for the following category(ies):
Stream 5 – Category Quality Assurance Specialist/Analyst – Level 3 (Senior)
Estimated number of contracts to be awarded: 1
All SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.
Background
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (CEOC), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level. The CEOC heads the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada.
As a result of a recent reorganization within the Chief Information and Security Office (CISO) Branch, Business Solutions Development (BSD) – Information Architecture (IA) Directorate, horizontal Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) functions have been created and is now consolidated under the IT Stewardship Directorate.
Requirement
Elections Canada requires the services of a Quality Assurance Specialist/Analyst (level 3) to support QA & QC functions, of the BSD-IA Directorate.
These professional services are required in order test and assist with troubleshooting the Elections Canada Applications and systems, Custom and COTS in multiple environments.
Security
Security requirement: Common PS SRCL #6 applies
Minimum corporate security required: DOS - Reliability
Minimum resource security required: Reliability status
Period of the Contract
The Contract period will be from the Effective Date for one year (the “Initial Term”).
The Contractor will grant to Elections Canada irrevocable options to extend the period of the Contract by three additional periods of one year each under the same terms and conditions.
Submission of Proposals
This RFP allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically. For further information, bidders must refer to Part 2 – Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 – Proposal Preparation Instructions of the RFP document.
Proposals are to be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered, sealed, to the Proposal Receiving Unit on or before the bid closing date and time indicated on the front page of the RFP.
For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Proposal Receiving Unit at the Business Centre is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. (Gatineau, Quebec time).
Bids sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Enquiries
All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada personnel are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary 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
Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at 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 a quarterly basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact r••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.
