NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302A- Informatics Professional ServicesReference Number:100018822Solicitation Number:100018822Organization Name:Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Service Canada -Solicitation Date:04-October-2021Closing Date:26-October-2021 @ 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDTEstimated Delivery Date:To be specified in each Task AuthorizationEstimate Level of Effort: To be specified in each Task AuthorizationContract Duration:The contract period will be from the date of contract for a period of 2 (two) years, with an irrevocable option period to extend it for 3 (three) additional 1 (one) year periods.Solicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:WTO-AGP, CCFTA, CFTA, CPFTA, CColFTA, CPanFTA, the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade AgreementComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories: One (1) Level 2 - A.7 Programmer/Analyst One (1) Level 2 – I.9 System AdministratorThe following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:1511995 Ontario Inc., Tundra Technical Solutions in Joint VentureACOSYS Consulting Services Inc./ Services Conseils ACOSYS Inc., PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP, In Joint VentureAltis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc., and Excel Human Resources Inc., in Joint VentureCalian Ltd., DWP Solutions Inc., In Joint VentureCGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.Coradix Technology Consulting Ltd.Ernst & Young LLPFujitsu Consulting (Canada) Inc./ Fujitsu Conseil (Canada) Inc.GCSTRATEGIES INCORPORATEDMaplesoft Consulting Inc.Randstad Interim Inc.S.I. Systems ULCT.E.S. Contract Services INC.Turtle Island Staffing Inc.Veritaaq Technology House Inc.Description of Work:The primary objective of the contract is to acquire professional expertise and services to support the Project Management Information Solution Operations team and the Enterprise Project Management Office in the department’s efforts to continue to mature the Project, Programme and Portfolio Management processes and tools within the department. The focus of this RFP is to acquire specialized technical skills in the area of Project Server and Business Intelligence that can help EPMO and PMIS Ops further enhance the Project Management Information Solution (PMIS) to a level that will address Treasury Board policy requirements as they evolve in the area of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management.Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #6 appliesMinimum Resource Security Required: ReliabilityContract AuthorityName: Cynthia CartyEmail Address: N••••••••@••••••••.••.caInquiriesInquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above at the following e-mail address: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca. 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: 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