NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302AReference Number:22-201304Solicitation Number:22-201304Organization Name:Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and DevelopmentSolicitation Date:2021–09-13Closing Date: 2021–10-15Anticipated Start Date:2022-01-04Estimated Delivery Date:2022–10-29Estimate Level of Effort:Six hundred and sixty days (660) for the initial period for a minimum of three (3) resource(s)Contract Duration:The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (12) months from the date of contract and a possible two (2) option periods of 12 months eachSolicitation Method:CompetitiveComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:OneApplicable Trade Agreements:The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA),Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA),Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA),The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA)Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),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 categoriesA.1 Application Software Architect L3I.10 Technical Architect L3B.7 Business Transformation Architect L3The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:4165047 CANADA INC., INNOVISION CONSULTING INC., IN JOINT VENTUREDonna Cona Inc.Four Point Solutions Ltd.Leverage Technology Resources Inc., Farlane Systems Inc., IN JOINT VENTUREMGIS Inc.OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd.Procom Consultants Group Ltd.Robertson & Company Ltd.T.E.S. Contract Services INC.TECH4SOFT INC., Expertise Technology Consulting Inc., in joint ventureTEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADATranspolar Technology Corporation and The Halifax Computer Consulting Group In Joint VentureTRM Technologies Inc., BP&M Government IM & IT Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTUREVeritaaq Technology House Inc.Vurtur Communications GroupDescription of Work:The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has identified requirements for IM/IT professional services, at the Secret Security Level. Multiple resources specializing in various architecture services will be required to contribute to the IM/IT transformation initiatives for the Application Modernization programme. The Workload Migration Programme has created the Application Modernization strategy which will provide DFATD with a better technology platform, enabling DFATD to improve service delivery method and in reducing system duplication and complexity, while enhancing adaptability and responsiveness to change. The Application Modernization Programme is modernizing and removing applications that are outdated, redundant, or targeted for retirement, from the DFATD application ecosystem. The Programme requires architecture resources to analyze, assess and ensure the applications are actioned in accordance with the recommendations..There are currently no incumbents providing the services outlined in this solicitationSecurity Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 appliesMinimum Corporate Security Required: SECRETMinimum Resource Security Required: SECRETContract AuthorityName: Betty WoodmanPhone Number: 343-203-6922Email Address: b••••••••@••••••••.••.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
