Reference Number:R000094289Solicitation Number:R000094289Organization Name:Shared Services Canada Solicitation Date:2021-08-27Closing Date:2021-09-21 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT Anticipated Start Date:2021-10-15Estimated Delivery Date:2025-03-31Estimate Level of Effort: 20 days per resource, monthlyContract Duration:The contract period will be for one (1) year from the date of contract, plus three (3) x 1-yr options.Solicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:WTO-AGP, CKFTA, AITComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:One (1) contractRequirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis requirement is open only to those TBIPS EN578-170432 Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following category:·I.11 Technology Architect – Level 3 (DDI Specialist)The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:Adirondack Information Management Inc., Amita Corporation, Artemp Personnel Services Inc., The AIM Group Inc.,in JOINT VENTUREBridgetown Consulting Inc.Excel Human Resources Inc.FreeBalance Inc.Gevity Consulting Inc. / Gevity Conseil Inc.IBISKA Telecom Inc.IT/Net - Ottawa Inc.LIKE 10 INC.Messa Computing Inc.Randstad Interim Inc.Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc.T.E.S. Contract Services INC.TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADATRM Technologies Inc., BP&M Government IM & IT Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTUREVeritaaq Technology House Inc.Description of Work:Background Networks and Security Services (NSS) Branch within Shared Services Canada (SSC) is responsible for the provision of service management, operations, projects, as well as the design and planning of the Government of Canada’s (GC) network infrastructure within the mandate of SSC.NSS is responsible for the planning, design and operations of the Government of Canada (GC) IT network infrastructure, and the management of cyber and IT security services that protects GC data and technology assets. NSS is also mandated to support enhanced network services designed to improve collaboration, and capacity at the enterprise level, while delivering improved value for Canadian taxpayers.The Service Operations team within SSC’s Network Operations Division is responsible for Domain Name Service (DNS), Dynamic host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) Foundational Services, as well as Telecom Room Management. Note that DDI stands for DNS, DHCP and IPAM.Service Operations works collaboratively with many service lines including Network Engineering, Network Operations, Product Management, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security Operations, and Cloud Services, in order to transform and modernize the SSC DDI and Network Time Protocol (NTP) infrastructure.Scope of WorkShared Services Canada (SSC), has a requirement for professional services on a “as and when required basis” for services provided by a Technology Architect – Level 3 in the DDI domain. Service Operations requires a Technology Architect – Level 3 to provide additional capacity to the existing team to assist in the execution of projects to modernize the SSC DDI infrastructure.Bidders must submit one (1) resource against this category.Security Requirement: Minimum Corporate Security Required: FSC - SecretMinimum Resource Security Required: SecretContract AuthorityName: Sasha CesarattoPhone Number: 613-291-4579Email Address: s••••••••@•••••••.••.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: 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