NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Reference Number:
01B68-18-0074
Solicitation Number:
01B68-18-0074
Organization Name:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Solicitation Date:
2018-08-20
Closing Date:
2018-09-07 (12:00PM EST)
Anticipated Start Date:
At contract signature
Estimated Delivery Date:
2020-03-31
Estimate Level of Effort:
“As Required”
Contract Duration:
The contract period will be from contract award to March 31, 2020 with 3 additional one-year option periods
Solicitation Method:
Competitive
Applicable Trade Agreements:
WTO-AGP, NAFTA, CFTA…
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:
No
Number of Contracts:
1
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.1 Application/Software Architect (UX Architect)
B.5 Business Process Re-engineering Consultant (Client Journey Mapping Expert)
B.7 Business Transformation Architect (Usability Specialist)
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
BDO Canada LLP
Conoscenti Technologies Inc.
Deloitte Inc.
Donna Cona Inc.
Excel Human Resources Inc.
GCSTRATEGIES INCORPORATED
KPMG LLP
MGIS Inc.
Mindwire Systems Ltd.
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
Prolity Corporation
Systemscope Inc.
The Halifax Computer Consulting Group Inc.
Zernam Enterprise Inc
Description of Work:
AAFC is contracting with a vendor for the provision of professional service resources to support the application of User Experience (UX) in the development of its digital platforms.
These services are required to:
Foster a deep understanding of AAFC’s users, what they need, what they value, their abilities, and their limitations;
Continue the improvement of AAFC’s service experience for clients through the delivery of quality programs and services across all channels at an affordable cost; and
To support the architecture and development of AAFC’s digital platforms through the implementation of user-centered design.
Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)
Minimum Resource Security Required:
Secret - A.1 Application/Software Architect
Secret - B.5 Business Process Re-engineering Consultant,
Secret - B.7 Business Transformation Architect,
Contract Authority
Name: Kyle Harrington
Phone Number: 613-773-0732
Email Address: k••••••••@•••.••.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
