NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302A Informatics Professional ServicesReference Number:21-189020BSolicitation Number:21-189020BOrganization Name:Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and DevelopmentSolicitation Date:2022-02-03Closing Date:2022-02-18 02:00 PM Eastern Time ETAnticipated Start Date:as soon as possibleEstimated Delivery Date:2023-03-31Estimate Level of Effort: Up to one year for the initial contract periodContract Duration:The contract period will be from Contract award to March 31, 2023 with an irrevocable option to extend it for two one-year periods.Solicitation Method:CompetitiveComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:Up to 2Applicable Trade Agreements:World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), and the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA)Requirement 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:Resource CategoryLevel of ExpertiseEstimated Number of Resources RequiredA.7 Programmer/Analyst (ETL)Level 3Up to fourA.7 Programmer/Analyst (BI)Level 3A.7 Programmer/Analyst (Data Visualization)Level 3B.1 Business Analyst (Product Owner)Level 3B.1 Business Analyst (BI)Level 3I.4 Database ModellerLevel 3I.10 Technical ArchitectLevel 3I.10 Technical Architect (Cloud)Level 3The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:Alcea Technologies Inc.Cofomo OttawaConvergence Concepts Inc.Coradix technology Consulting Ltd.Donna Cona Inc.Excel Human Resources Inc.iFathom Corp, Simfront Simulation System Corporation, ING Engineering Inc., in JVIntelan Consulting Inc.Protak Consulting Group Inc.S.I. SYSTEMS ULCSEASI Consulting Inc.SoftSim Technologies Inc.Solutions Moerae IncTEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADAVERSATIL BPI INC, SOLUTIONSTAT, CONSULTATION ET FORMATION EN STATISTIQUE INC. , in joint ventureGlobal Affairs Canada’s (GAC) primary responsibility is the promotion and protection of Canada’sinterests abroad and the conduct of Canada’s relations with other countries.The Department is headquartered in Ottawa and maintains a presence internationally. GAC operates anextensive network of missions (embassies, high commissions, and consulates), honorary consulates, andother representational offices. Within Canada, GAC operates through regional offices of Passport Canada and a network of Trade Commissioners working in International Trade Offices across the country.The complexity of supporting Canada’s representation abroad has a profound impact on the nature andscope of the Department’s data, business intelligence and analytics needs. Each portfolio has a distinct mandate and collects data in different source systems for program management, policy development, decision-making and operational efficiency. The design, implementation and operation of data, business intelligence and analytics solutions are hugely affected by the variety, volume and complexity of the source data. The data and analytics solutions must integrate data from disparate enterprise applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Client Relationship Management (CRM), Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and several custom enterprise applications.GAC requires the professional services of architects, business analysts, database modellers, programmer/analysts and system administrators, if and when requested, on an as-needed basis, to supplement the data and analytics program staff. This assistance includes the planning, analysis, design, development, deployment, and support of data management, data warehouse, business intelligence and analytics solutions. Incumbent Information:There is no incumbent in any specified role.Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 appliesMinimum Corporate Security Required: SecretMinimum Resource Security Required: SecretContract AuthorityName: Justin HirschPhone Number: 343-203-6382Email Address: j••••••••@••••••••.••.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