NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES (THS)GSIN: R201BA-THS- Professional and Technical Reference Number:23-231382Solicitation Number:23-231382Organization Name:Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and DevelopmentSolicitation Date:2022-12-16Closing Date:2023-01-03 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)Anticipated Start Date:as soon as possibleEstimated Delivery Date:2024-01-31Estimate Level of Effort: Up to 48 weeksContract Duration:The contract period will be from Contract award to up to 48 weeks later.Solicitation Method:CompetitiveComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1Applicable Trade Agreements:the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA),the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA),the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA)the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),the Canada–Honduras Free Trade Agreement(CHFTA),the Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement(CKFTA),the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA),the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA),the Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement(CUFTA),the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement, andWorld Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis requirement is open only to those THS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories.Resource CategoryLevel of expertiseEstimated Number of Resources RequiredSTREAM 5- 5.1 Computer, Application Support3Up to 10The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.BRYCA Solutions Inc.Donna Cona Inc.Eagle Professional Resources Inc.Excel Human Resources Inc.iFathom CorporationMichael Wager Consulting Inc.Mindwire Systems Ltd.Newfound Recruiting CorporationQuantum Management Services Limited / Les services de gestion Quantum LimitéeSEASI Consulting Inc.SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INCTiree Facility Solutions Inc.TRM Technologies Inc.Watershed Information Technology Inc.Description of Work:The Service Delivery and Support division (SIS) provides IM/IT support to approximately 4500 clients within the National Capital Region. The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development has many sites around the NCR, and many clients teleworking remotely from Ottawa, and around the globe. SIS assists clients with remote access to the network, software coaching/installation/troubleshooting, video conference boardroom coaching, computer hardware assistance (new, cyclically replaced, troubleshooting, warranty work), smartphone assistance (new, some apps, hardware issues) and MS365. Due to an increase in IM/IT requirements and support, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development SIS division urgently requires the services of up to ten Senior Computer Application Support resources to assist with the various IT Projects such as Microsoft Windows upgrades, smartphone upgrades, Movement of staff, IM/IT Resource Center resources within the National Capital Region.Incumbent Information:Supplier: Altis Human Resources Inc (Ottawa).Contract Duration: Since September 1, 2021.Value: $884,860.00Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 appliesMinimum Corporate Security Required: SECRETMinimum Resource Security Required: SECRETContract AuthorityName: Deeptee SeebunPhone Number: 613-791-7571Email Address: D••••••••@••••••••.••.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: Temporary Help Services (THS) 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
