Assessment of the state of knowledge: Connections between research on the social psychology of the internet and on violent extremism

1. Objective

The objective of this project is to obtain the professional services of a research team to advance the state of knowledge about the role of the internet in radicalization leading to violence and about countering violent extremism, and thereby inform a range of audiences including officials, researchers, communities, non-government organizations, and the private and education sectors.

The general objectives of this research project are

• assess whether and how findings from research on the social psychology of the internet can inform understanding of violent extremism

• consider whether and how such findings can contribute to understanding recent examples of violent extremism in or relevant to Canada, along with possible means to prevent or intervene in such cases

2 Deliverables

The Contractor must provide

o An updated approach, methodology and work plan;

o Monthly progress reports to the Project Technical Authority as detailed in Article 5.3 in Tasks;

o A draft research report to the Project Technical Authority, which must include an executive summary of up to 3 pages (1.5 spaced, 12 point font New Times Roman);

o A draft of the final report of between 30 and 50 pages (1.5 spaced, 12 point font New Times Roman), as well as references and bibliography of key sources;

o A final research report, incorporating all requested changes from the Project Technical Authority and other relevant government officials, to the Project Technical Authority; and,

o If necessary a presentation in Microsoft Powerpoint (2010) summarizing the research findings.

All deliverables are expected to be of high and professional quality.

3. Period of Work

The period of the Contract is from date of contract award to approximately June 30 2015

4. Evaluation Process and Selection Methodology

Basis of selection – Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit 70% and Price 30 % Detailed in the RFP, Part 5

5. Contracting Authority

Krystal Rockburn Contracting and Procurement Section Public Safety Canada 269 Laurier Avenue West, 13th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P9 Tel: 613-949-9921 Fax: 613-954-1871 Email: contracting@ps.gc.ca

The Contracting Authority is responsible for all matters of a contractual nature.

6. Enquiries - solicitation stage

All enquiries or issues concerning this procurement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority named as early as possible within the bidding period.

Enquiries and issues must be received by the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) business days prior to the bid closing date specified on the cover page or this RFP document to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries or issues received after that time may not be able to be answered prior to the bid closing date. To ensure consistency and quality of information provided to Bidders, the Contracting Authority will provide, simultaneously to all bidders to which this solicitation has been sent, any information with respect to significant enquiries received and the replies to such enquiries without revealing the sources of the enquiries.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain clarification of the requirements contained herein, if necessary, prior to submitting a bid.

7. Intellectual Property

The intellectual property shall vest with Canada under the following exception: 6.4 Where the main purpose of the Crown Procurement Contract, or of the deliverables contracted for, is: 6.4.1 to generate knowledge and information for public dissemination;

8. Security

There is no security requirement identified.