In-depth Review and Development of Recommendations on New Operational Model for Communications

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK AND SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TSPS) GSIN: R019BF - Human Resource Services, Business Consulting/Change Management; Project Management Services Reference Number: 20-159146 Solicitation Number: 20-159146 Organization Name: Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2019-08-06 Closing Date: 2019-08-20 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Estimated Delivery Date: 2019-12-31 Estimate Level of Effort: The contract period for each resource is up to twenty (20) days. Contract Duration: The period of the Contract is from the date of Contract award to December 31, 2019 Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1 Applicable Trade Agreements:

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA) Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) Canada-Panama Free trade agreement (CPanFTA) Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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. Resource Category Level of Expertise Estimated Number of Resources Required Business Analyst Junior 2 Business Analyst Senior 2 Project Leader / Executive Senior 1 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:

Altis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc. BDO Canada LLP Cache Computer Consulting Corp. Excel Human Resources Inc. GEF Consulting Inc. Icegate Solutions Inc Orbis Risk Consulting Inc. Prologic Systems Ltd. QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated Randstad Interim Inc. Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc Systemscope Inc. The AIM Group Inc Thinkpoint Inc Zernam Enterprise Inc

Description of Work: The Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development (DFATD) has identified a requirement for four (4) Business Analysts and one (1) Project Management Leader to conduct a review aligned with DFATD’s strategic plan under the Clerk of the Privy Council’s Beyond 2020 initiative. DFATD’s overall objective is to identify options to make it a high performing organization, focusing on steps which could make it more agile, inclusive and equipped. The Resources will conduct a thorough review of the Branch’s operations including but not limited to its business process, organizational structures, management and culture. The review will include consideration of data from a variety of sources such as review of standard procedures, documentation on processes, as well as interviews, surveys or other consultations with branch staff and with its external clients, partners and stakeholders (including those located at Canada’s missions abroad or in other federal government institutions). The Resources will also consider the examples of other similar government or public sector public affairs units to identify potential options for improvement or practicable best-practices. The Resources will consider practicable avenues for technological improvements for which there is a strong evidence-base of effectiveness in communications or public affairs activities. Resources will also support communications with Branch employees and managers on progress throughout the duration of the contract. The Resources will provide concrete actionable recommendations to the Assistant Deputy Minister on the branch’s operations including business processes and organization. These recommendations will be evidence-based and informed by the resources’ expertise and experience. The period of the Contract is from the date of Contract award to December 31, 2019. Incumbent Information: There are no incumbents in any of the specified roles. Security Requirement: There is a security requirement applicable to the Contract.  Contracting Authority: Name: Assane Ndiaye Phone Number: 343-203-5579 Email Address: assane.ndiaye@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.