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Department of National Defence (DND)

ULTools Bridging

Supply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
June 21, 2024
Published
May 22, 2024
Type
Services
Explore similarEngineering and Research and Technology Based ServicesOntario
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
S.I. SYSTEMS ULC
Contract value
CAD $4.1M
Award date
2024-07-10
Supplier location
Ottawa, Ontario
RFP against Supply Arrangement

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

This requirement is only open to the below list of pre-qualified suppliers under the Task Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Supply Arrangement.

TASK BASED EN578-170432, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIREMENT

FILE NUMBER: W8485-TBIPS2024-06
TIER 2 (> $3.75M)

This requirement is for the Department of National Defence (DND).

This requirement is for:

  • Stream 1: Applications Services
  • Stream 4: Business Services
  • Stream 5: Project Management Services

For the services of:

  • One (1) B.6 Business Systems Analyst – Level 3
  • One (1) B.6 Business Systems Analyst – Level 2
  • One (1) P.11 Quality Assurance Specialist/Analyst – Level 3
  • Two (2) A.7 Programmer Analyst – Level 3
  • One (1) B.1 Business Analyst – Level 3
  • Two (2) B.1 Business Analyst – Level 2

Number of Contracts: This bid solicitation is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract for nineteen months (19) months, plus one (1) irrevocable option period of 6 months allowing Canada to extend the term of the Contract.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly, from the DND Point of Contact (DND POC) to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT RFP DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC TENDERING SYSTEM. (https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities).

Location of Work to be Performed

Region(s): National Capital Region
Specific Location(s): 455 Boulevard de la Carrière, Gatineau, QC

Security Requirement

Security Requirements Check List: Secret
Supplier Security Clearance required: FSC - Secret
Security Level required (Document Safeguarding): None

Estimated Level of Effort:

The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 240 days per year.

Estimated time frame of contract: 22 August 2024 to 31 March 2026 plus one (1) irrevocable option period of 6 months.

Enquiries: Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the DND POC listed below.

File Number: W8485-TBIPS2024-06
DND POC: Khan Check
E-Mail: D••••••••@••••••.••.ca

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for the continued provision of maintenance and support services for the ULTools application. The maintenance and support services include maintenance releases, software error correction, software documentation, the software and support services (e.g., help desk support) for the duration of the contracted support period.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

The TBIPS Method of Supply is a result of a formal competitive process which was established as a result of extensive consultations with industry. The Method of Supply provides suppliers with an on-going opportunity to become prequalified for participation in future bidding opportunities. To obtain more information about how to become a pre-qualified supplier for TBIPS, please contact Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) at: R••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

For general information on the various PWGSC Methods of Supply, or to obtain specific information on a PWGSC professional service method of supply, please visit PWGSC's Buy and Sell website at: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/for-businesses/selling-to-th…

List of Pre-Qualified Suppliers

This requirement is open only to the following companies who qualified under the stated consultant categories, level of expertise, security level, region and tier:

1. 01 Millennium Consulting Inc.
2. 1511995 Ontario Inc., Tundra Technical Solutions in Joint Venture
3. 4165047 CANADA INC., INNOVISION CONSULTING INC., IN JOINT VENTURE
4. 529040 ONTARIO INC and 880382 ONTARIO INC
5. Accenture Inc.
6. ACOSYS CONSULTING SERVICES INC./ SERVICES CONSEILS ACOSYS INC., PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, IN JOINT VENTURE
7. ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
8. Adirondack Information Management Inc.
9. Adirondack Information Management Inc., Amita Corporation, Artemp Personnel Services Inc., The AIM Group Inc.,in JOINT VENTURE
10. ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.
11. ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp. and Randstad Interim Inc
12. Akkodis Canada Inc.
13. ALITHYA CANADA INC
14. Alivaktuk Consulting Inc. & NavPoint Consulting Group Inc. in JV
15. Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.
16. Axons Canada Inc., Levio Conseils Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE
17. BDO Canada LLP
18. Benchmark Corp
19. Beyond Technologies Consulting Inc.
20. Bits In Glass Inc.
21. Cache Computer Consulting Corp.
22. CACHE COMPUTER CONSULTING CORP., Beyond Technologies Consulting Inc. Solutions Beyond Technologies Inc., in Joint Venture
23. Calian Ltd.
24. CALIAN LTD., DWP SOLUTIONS INC., IN JOINT VENTURE
25. CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
26. Cistel Technology Inc.
27. CloseReach Ltd.
28. CloseReach Ltd., SnapSearch Inc., Bell, Browne, Molnar & Delicate Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE
29. Cofomo Inc.
30. COMPUTACENTER CANADA INC.
31. CSI Consulting Inc.
32. CSI Consulting Inc., FoxWise Technologies Inc., DWP Solutions Inc., Innovision Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE
33. Dare Human Resources Corporation
34. Deloitte Inc.
35. DLS Technology Corporation
36. Donna Cona Inc.
37. DONNA CONNA INC., IBM CANADA LIMITED IN JOINT VENTURE
38. Eagle Professional Resources Inc.
39. Equasion Business Technologies Consulting Inc and Watershed Information Technology Inc in CJV
40. Ernst & Young LLP
41. ESIT Canada Enterprise Services Co. ESIT Canada Services AuxEntreprises Cie.
42. eVision Inc., SoftSim Technologies Inc. in Joint Venture
43. EXPERIS CANADA INC.
44. FreeBalance Inc.
45. Fujitsu Consulting (CANADA) Inc./Fujitsu Conseil (Canada) Inc.
46. General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada Corporation
47. GREEN LIGHT CONSULTING SOLUTIONS INC.
48. GSI International Consulting Inc.
49. I.M.P. Group Limited
50. I4C INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING INC
51. IBISKA Telecom Inc.
52. iFathom Corporation
53. IPSS INC.
54. iPSS inc. / Long View Systems Corporation, in Joint Venture
55. IT/Net - Ottawa Inc.
56. IT/NET OTTAWA INC, KPMG LLP, in joint venture
57. KPMG LLP
58. Kyndryl Canada Limited; ISM Information Systems Management Corporation IN JOINT VENTURE
59. Le Groupe Conseil Bronson Consulting Group
60. Leo-Pisces Services Group Inc.
61. Leverage Technology Resources Inc.
62. Levio Conseils Inc.
63. Makwa Resourcing Inc., TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. in JOINT VENTURE
64. Maplesoft Consulting Inc.
65. Maplestream Inc., Cofomo Inc. IN JOINT VENTURE
66. Maverin Inc.
67. MAXIMUS Canada Services, Inc.
68. MDOS CONSULTING INC.
69. Messa Computing Inc.
70. MGIS Inc.
71. Michael Wager Consulting Inc.
72. Mindwire Systems Ltd.
73. MINDWIRE SYSTEMS LTD., Akkada Professional Services inc., HubSpoke Inc., in Joint Venture
74. MNP LLP
75. MNP LLP, NORTAK SOFTWARE LTD., in Joint Venture
76. MONZ CONSULTING INC., NEWFOUND RECRUITING CORPORATION. in Joint Venture
77. Myticas Consulting Inc.
78. NavPoint Consulting Group Inc.
79. Newfound Recruiting Corporation
80. Nisha Technologies Inc.
81. NRNS Incorporated
82. Onaki Création S.E.N.C., IBISKA TELECOM INC., in Joint Venture
83. OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd.
84. Orangutech Inc.
85. PRECISIONERP INCORPORATED
86. PrecisionIT Inc,IDS Systems Consultants Inc., PrecisionERP Incorporated, in JOINT VENTURE
87. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
88. Primex Project Management Limited
89. Procom Consultants Group Ltd.
90. Prologic Systems Ltd.
91. Promaxis Systems Inc
92. Protak Consulting Group Inc.
93. QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated
94. Quarry Consulting Inc.
95. RAISE LIMITED
96. Randstad Interim Inc.
97. Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc.
98. Robertson & Company Ltd.
99. S.I. SYSTEMS ULC
100. Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc
101. SAPPER LABS INC., ELECTRONIC WARFARE ASSOCIATES - CANADA, LTD, in joint venture
102. Sierra Systems Group Inc.
103. SoftSim Technologies Inc.
104. Solutions Moerae Inc
105. Sundiata Warren Group Inc.
106. SYMBIOTIC GROUP INC., Akkodis Canada Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE
107. Systematix IT Solutions Inc./Systematix Technologies de L'Information Inc./Les Services Conseils Systematix Inc. in Joint Venture.
108. SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC
109. Systemscope Inc.
110. T.E.S. Contract Services INC.
111. TAG HR The Associates Group Inc.
112. Tato Recruiting Inc., S.I. SYSTEMS ULC, in Joint Venture
113. TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA
114. The AIM Group Inc.
115. The Bell Telephone Company of Canada or Bell Canada/La Compagnie de Téléphone Bell du Canada ou Bell Canada
116. The Halifax Computer Consulting Group Inc.
117. The KTL Group, Inc.
118. The VCAN Group Inc.
119. Thinking Big Information Technology Inc.
120. Thomas&Schmidt Inc.
121. TPG Technology Consulting Ltd.
122. TRM Technologies Inc.
123. Tundra Technical Solutions Inc
124. Turtle Technologies Inc.
125. Valcom Consulting group Inc.
126. WorldHire Inc
127. Zernam Enterprise Inc

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Basic information

Reference
cb-402-87137612
Solicitation no.
W8485-TBIPS2024-06
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 81000000 — Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*Gatineau
Contract term
August 22, 2024 → March 31, 2026

Key dates

Published
May 22, 2024
Closes
June 21, 2024
Amendment no.
001

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Calian Ltd.
    5 contracts won· latest June 27, 2026
    CAD $13.6M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Experis Canada Inc.
    4 contracts won· latest May 8, 2026
    CAD $3.6M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Promaxis Systems Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest September 14, 2026
    CAD $3.9M
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest January 19, 2026
    CAD $2.1M
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Valcom Consulting Group Inc
    3 contracts won· latest June 27, 2025
    CAD $1.2M
    total awarded

Calian Ltd. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

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