Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS/SA)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS/SA) GSIN: T002G Internet Communication Services Reference Number: 18-142812 Solicitation Number: 18-142812 Organization Name: Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2018-07-10 Closing Date: 2018-07-25 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT Anticipated Start Date: 2018-08-01 or a.s.a.p. Estimated Delivery Date: 2019-03-31 Estimate Level of Effort: Up to one year for initial contract period for the resource. Contract Duration: The contract period will be from contract award to March 31, 2019 with irrevocable options to extend it for up to three (3) one-year periods. Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 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 TSPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories. 3.11 Intermediate (level 2) Communications Consultant The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1019837 Ontario Inc. Accenture Inc. BurntEdge Incorporated CoreTracks Inc. DPRA Canada Incorporated Etico, Inc. Leo-Pisces Services Group Inc. Lightning Tree Consulting Inc. MGIS Inc., B D M K Consultants Inc IN JOINT VENTURE Newfound Recruiting Corporation Pleiad Canada Inc. Robertson & Company Ltd. S.i. Systems Ltd. SpaceWerx Corporation The VCAN Group Inc. Description of Work: The International Education and Scholarships programs and services of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has a requirement for communications support. There is a need to evaluate, update, develop and streamline business processes to ensure cohesive and engaging communications of our programs and services. Websites need to be maintained and also updated to the new Government of Canada (GoC) Web Experience Toolkit (WET) templates. The work includes writing, editing, translating, proofreading and implementing all web content and ensuring web optimization; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 are met in both official languages, English and French. We require the services of a Contractor who can help us communicate programs clearly, efficiently and effectively. Incumbent Information: There are no incumbents in any of the specified roles. Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET Minimum Resource Security Required: SECRET Contract Authority Name: Justin Hirsch Phone Number: 343-203-6382 Email Address: justin.hirsch@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.