NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
for
SOLUTIONS-BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SBIPS)
This requirement is for: Global Affairs Canada
This requirement is open only to those SBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN537-05IT01 who qualified under Tier 1, under the region / metropolitan area, for the following stream(s):
Stream 11 – Systems Integration
The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract.
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
1. Adastra Corporation
2. ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
3. CDW Canada Corp.
4. CIMA + S.E.N.C.
5. Cord3 Innovation Inc.
6. Deloitte Inc.
7. DONNA CONA INC., CANADA LIMITED IN JOINT VENTURE
8. DXC TECHNOLOGY CANADA CO.
9. Eclipsys Solutions Inc.
10. IPSS INC.
11. MERAK Systems Corporation
12. NTT DATA CANADA, INC.
13. OpenFrame Technologies, Inc.
14. SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC
15. Templates 4 Business, Inc.
Description of the Requirement:
Phase 2 will deliver the core capabilities of the MyTCS client portal to enable the secure and customized space where TCS clients can access tailored information (adapted to their MyTCS self-identified profile and preferences).
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), is advancing the Government of Canada’s digital modernization agenda pursuant to the mandate established under the 2018 Fall Economic Statement.
The contractor will be responsible for, and/or to collaborate to, full end-to-end solution delivery by connecting the TCS systems and data, with other components such as but not limited, to CanadaLogin, Akamai, Coveo, Entra ID and External ID, CoPilot (EVA chatbot) as portrayed in the MyTCS DXP Solution Architecture viewpoint and solution design documentation.
The Solution-Based Services supply arrangement will be used for the domain of expertise of Steam 11 Systems Integration.
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:
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Secret
Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret
Document Safeguarding Security Level Required: Yes – Protected B
Special comments:
N/A
Applicable Trade Agreements:
CANADA-UK TCA
CFTA
CCFTA
CPAFTA
CCOFTA
CPFTA
CETA
CPTPP
CHFTA
CUFTA
CKFTA
WTO-AGP
Proposed period of contract:
The proposed period of contract shall be from Contract award to March 31, 2028.
Contracting Authority Information:
File Number: 27-322202
Contracting Authority: Natasha Postulart
E-Mail: n••••••••@••••••••.••.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: Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS) 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
