NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
GSIN: D302A
TBIPS – SIAB Trade Commission Services BRM – Multiple Resources
Reference Number: 23-235872 Solicitation Number: 23-235872
Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Solicitation Date: 2023-05-05 Closing Date: 2023–05-26
Anticipated Start Date: 2023-07-16
Estimated Delivery Date: 2024–07-15 Estimate Level of Effort: One thousand seven hundred (1,700) for the initial period for a maximum of eight (8) 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 each
Solicitation Method: Competitive
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One
Applicable 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 Details
Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering
This 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
A. A.1 Application/Software Architect L3
B. A.7 Programmer Analyst L3
C. B.1 Business Analyst L3
D. P.5 Project Executive L3
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
Calian Ltd.
Cofomo Ottawa
Cogniva Information Solutions Inc.
Coradix technology Consulting Ltd.
Donna Cona Inc.
Leverage Technology Resources Inc.
Malarsoft Technology Corporation
MAXIMUS Canada Services, Inc.
MERAK Systems Corporation
Onaki Création S.E.N.C., IBISKA TELECOM INC., in Joint Venture
Primex Project Management Limited
Prologic Systems Ltd.
Thinking Big Information Technology Inc.
Tiree Facility Solutions Inc.
Tundra Technical Solutions Inc
Description of Work:
The Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) has identified a requirement for multiple technical resources with a Secret clearance to provide support to the Contact Management and Trade Systems Team (SIAB) on an as and when required basis, to carry out and deliver technical services in the delivery of TRIO2 Replacement
To minimize risks, ensure a smooth transition to a new technology and reduce costs, DFATD decided to take an iterative approach to the overall solution, developing and implementing a minimum viable product (MVP), called TRIO3, whose features represent the minimum capabilities to ensure business continuity. An MVP has three key characteristics:
· It has enough value that people are willing to use or buy it initially;
· It demonstrates enough future benefit to retain early adopters; and
· It provides a feedback loop to guide future development.
Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation
Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET
Minimum Resource Security Required: SECRET
Contract Authority
Name: Betty Woodman
Phone Number: 343-203-6922
Email Address: b••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Inquiries
Inquiries 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
