The contracted resource is responsible to provide hands-on expertise as well as establishing robust processes for managing IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog (WKC), alongside mentoring and knowledge transfer activities.
This resource will collaborate with senior management and various stakeholders to develop and align data governance and data strategy frameworks, specifically focusing on implementing a proof of concept using the IBM Cloud Pack for Data (CP4D.
Security:
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng…) website.
Level of Security Requirement:
Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #06 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Reliability Status
Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Status
Special comments:
This procurement is set aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. For more information on Indigenous business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Indigenous Business, refer to Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual
Applicable Trade Agreements:
This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for measures with respect to Indigenous peoples
Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.
Proposed period of contract:
The proposed period of contract shall be from 1 April 2025 to 31 July 2025.
Estimated Level of Effort:
The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 100 days.
Contracting Authority Information:
File Number: W3330-25-232
Contracting Authority: Yevgeniy Kozlov
E-Mail: D••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Inquiries:
Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by 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.
Debriefings:
Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. 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 p••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
