Web Multi-media Content Consultant Level 2

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Reference Number: 18-134204 Solicitation Number: 18-134204 Organization Name: Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2018-01-04 Closing Date: 2018-01-18 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT Anticipated Start Date: 2018-02-12 Estimated Delivery Date: 2018-02-12 Estimate Level of Effort: Up to two hundred and fifty (250) days for initial period for one (1) resource plus 2 options period of up to two hundred and fifty (250) days. Contract Duration: The contract period will be for twelve (12) months from the date of contract plus 2 options period of up to two hundred and fifty (250) days. Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One (1) 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 (A) Applications Services A16: Web Multi-media Content Consultant Level 2 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1092009 Ontario Inc. 1728193 Ontario Inc BBG Management Corporation Coradix technology Consulting Ltd. CSI Consulting Inc., FoxWise Technologies Inc., DWP Solutions Inc., Innovision Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE Mindwire Systems Ltd. ONIX Networking Canada Inc. PRECISIONERP INCORPORATED Procom Consultants Group Ltd., Emerion , IN JOINT VENTURE Proex Inc. Protak Consulting Group Inc. S.i. Systems Ltd. Somos Consulting Group Ltd. Systemscope Inc. Veritaaq Technology House Inc. Description of Work: Global Affairs Canada is seeking a full-time web multi-media content writer with a background and experience in search engine optimized web communications and marketing, to support a number of scheduled projects and activities. The ideal candidate will respond well to short deadlines, be a self-starter, write well, be fluent in English and have a strong grasp of web-based social networking. The tasks and content that the contractor will be working with are related to promoting studying in Canada to an international audience through our digital platform. INCUMBENT INFORMATION: N/A **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: Emilie Hamelin Boileau Phone Number: 343-203-1303 Email Address: emilie.hamelin-boileau@international.gc.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 RCNMDAI.-NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca