*** Amendment #004 is to advise bidders that the closing date for this procurement has been changed from March 01, 2023 to March 07, 2023. The closing time and location remain unchanged.***Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Limited TenderingThis requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 2 for services in the National Capital Region for the following category:Up to Twenty (20) Level 3 – I.11. Technology ArchitectAll EN578-170432 series SA Holders for Tier 2 have been invited to submit a proposal.Description of Work:On an as and when required basis, through the issuance of Task Authorizations (TAs), DFO requires resources working with Cloud Service Providers (CSP), namely Microsoft Azure, to provide services for the design, development, implementation, administration, maintenance and support of DFO’s cloud based applications, workloads, platforms, and services. This includes cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, cloud management, and cloud operation, support, and monitoring.The work is currently not being performed by a contracted resource.Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 appliesMinimum Resource Security Required: SecretContract AuthorityName: Nathaniel DorgbetorPhone Number: 819-665-7327Email Address: D••••••••@•••••••.••.ca And cc: N••••••••@•••••••.••.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 “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.NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) 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