NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Reference Number:
18-133850
Solicitation Number:
18-133850
Organization Name:
Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Solicitation Date:
2017-09-19
Closing Date:
2017-10-05 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT
Anticipated Start Date:
2017-11-01
Estimated Delivery Date:
2017-11-01
Estimate Level of Effort:
Eight hundred and fifty-three (853) days split between three (3) resources
Contract Duration:
The contract period(s) will be for:
Application / Software Architect – Level 3: November 1st, 2017 – August 30th,2018
Programmer / Software Developer – Level 3: November 1st, 2017 – February 15th, 2018
Database Analyst / IM Administrator – Level 3: December 1st, 2017 – August 30th, 2018
The option period(s) will be for:
Application / Software Architect – Level 3: September 3rd, 2018 – May 30th, 2018
Programmer / Software Developer – Level 3: N/A
Database Analyst / IM Administrator – Level 3: September 3rd, 2018 – July 15th, 2019
Solicitation Method:
Competitive
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:
No
Number of Contracts:
Up to Three (3)
Applicable Trade Agreements:
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),
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 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:
Stream 1: Application Services: A.1 Application / Software Architect - LEVEL 3
Stream 1: Application Services: A.6 Programmer / Software Developer – LEVEL 3
Stream 3: IM/IT Services: I.3 Database Analyst / IM Administrator – LEVEL 3
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
A. Net Solutions Inc.
Andrew Mazeikis, Andrew Lee
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
Coradix technology Consulting Ltd.
Emerion
Excel Human Resources Inc.
Flex Tech Services Inc.
IBISKA Telecom Inc.
MERAK Systems Corporation
Newfound Recruiting Corporation
Randstad Interim Incorporated
S.i. Systems Ltd.
Solutions Moerae Inc
TAG HR The Associates Group Inc.
Veritaaq Technology House Inc.
Description of Work:
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has a complex environment which manages our information management systems, InfoBank and EDRMs, as well as our e-Collab programs, Wiki, Agora and My International. This division maintains a steady adoption of the ever changing, new and innovative technologies with regards to Information Management and collaboration tools. In support of Blue Print 2020 it is imperative to secure resources that have the experience and corporate knowledge for DFATD to maintain its presence as a leader and strategic partner on the International stage with regards to IM\IT.
INCUMBENT INFORMATION:
Application / Software Architect – Coradix – Value $367,920.00
Programmer / Software Developer – IBISKA – Value $111,930.00
Database Analyst / IM Administrator – Coradix – Value $390,500.00
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
In accordance with the TBIPS S/A rules, section 16.2.3 – Tier 1 Requirement Limitations – iv. No limitation to Invitation Process, the following note applies to this solicitation:
DFATD thanks you for your request and your interest in our procurement process. The RFP will only be open to the fifteen (15) suppliers mentioned on the NPP and we will not be adding any additional suppliers to this solicitation. GAC has met the mandatory requirements under the PSPC TBIPS SA and we are confident that we will be receiving a sufficient number of proposals to make this a truly competitive process. With our current staffing limitations, we can’t invite additional proponents without creating undo process or inefficiencies within our procurement system. GAC thanks you again for your interest and going forward we’ll keep your firm in mind for our future requirements.
Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET
Minimum Resource Security Required: SECRET
Contract Authority
Name: Nina Rejhon
Phone Number: 343-203-1330
Email Address: n••••••••@••••••••.••.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
