NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENTSolicitation Number: 2BS-0-85236/CChallenge-Based Standing Offer Solicitation (CBSOS) Next Generation Litigation Software – Secure File TransferThe Final CBSOS document No. 2BS-0-85236/C, supersedes the previous Challenge-Based Solicitation (CBS) document No. 2BS-0-85236/B dated August 05, 2021, with a closing date of November 10, 2021 at 15:00 EST. The Final CBSOS contains the entire understanding of the parties and supersede all previous oral and written understandings on the subject hereof.PROBLEM STATEMENTIn order to solve the problem(s), Canada has a requirement for a Secure File Transfer (SFT) Solution. Large documents are being sent to and from other Government departments and agencies and external stake holders. The current process is very time consuming to ensure large files are being transferred in a secure manner and without any changes to the metadata. Canada is seeking a Solution that must provide secure, easy, and bi-directional transfer of large volume of encrypted data. The metadata and forensic integrity must be preserved throughout the file transfer process.Note: The scope of the Standing Offer may evolve as innovative components become available, which could help solve the problem(s).PROCUREMENT PROCESSAgile Procurement Process 3.0 (APP3.0) is an innovative procurement framework to improve the ability of Shared Service Canada (SSC) to move quicker and produce better results. This CBSOS is a pilot launched by SSC’s Centre of Expertise in Agile and Innovative Procurement (CoEAIP) and leverages the APP3.0 approach.SECURITY REQUIREMENTThe security requirement associated with this procurement are outlined in this Final CBSOS.FINAL CBSOS - BILINGUAL Q&A WEBINAR An optional Final CBSOS - Bilingual Q&A Webinar will be held on November 1, 2021 from 13h30 to 14h30 EDT. Please use the following information to connect :Microsoft Teams meetingJoin on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meetingOr call in (audio only)+1 343-803-4324,,170192293# Canada, Ottawa-HullPhone Conference ID: 170 192 293#TRADE AGREEMENTSThis requirement is subject to the following trade agreements:Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, and World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA).ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF OFFERSAll Offerors must submit their Offers by email by the Offer Closing Date to the email address identified on the cover page of the Solicitation as the “Email Address for Submitting Offers”.LANGUAGEDocuments may be submitted in either official language of Canada.NEGOTIATIONSSSC retains the right to negotiate with Bidders on any procurement.ENQUIRIESEnquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the email below:File Number: 2BS-0-85236/CEmail: m••••••••@••••••.ca
