TBIPS I.11 Technology Architect L3 – Integrator

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) GSIN: D307A TBIPS I.11 Technology Architect L3 – Integrator Reference Number: 20-166637 Solicitation Number: 20-166637 Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) Solicitation Date: 2019-12-19 Closing Date:  2020-01-22 Anticipated Start Date: 2020-02-10 Estimated Delivery Date: 2021-01-08 Estimate Level of Effort: Two hundred and twenty (240) days for the initial period for up to four (4) resources Contract Duration: The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (12) months from the date of contract and two (2) possible option periods of 12 months each Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One 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 Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) 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 category One (1) Stream 3: IM/IT Services – I.11 Technology Architect – Level 3 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Alcea Technologies Inc. ALTRUISTIC INFORMATICS CONSULTING INC. Cisco Systems Canada Co. CISTEL TECHNOLOGY INC, TECSIS CORPORATION IN JOINT VENTURE Excel Human Resources Inc. KPMG LLP Primex Project Management Limited Randstad Interim Inc. S.I. SYSTEMS ULC Semantic Consulting Inc T.E.S. Contract Services INC. TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA THE SOURCE STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC. Transpolar Technology Corporation and The Halifax Computer Consulting Group In Joint Venture Veritaaq Technology House Inc. There is an incumbent company currently providing the services outlined in this solicitation Company: Excel Human Resources INC Total contract value including options = $625,008.00 Contracted since October 2015 Description of Work: Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) is seeking consulting services under the TBIPS Stream 3, Information Management/Information Technology Services for Technology Architect(s) – Level 3, to complement its current team of technical specialists. The objective of this contract is to provide Level 3 Technology Architect resource(s) to complement SIAO’s current team of technical specialists to integrate and package desktop software. The technical specialists support major transformative initiatives that are changing both the landscape of the IM/IT ecosystem and our ways of managing both information and assets. Such initiatives include but are not restricted to the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Windows 10, Microsoft SCCM CB, the MS Office upgrades and Cloud computing initiatives. Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET Minimum Resource Security Required: SECRET Contract Authority Name: Betty Woodman Phone Number: 343-203-6922 Email Address: betty.woodman@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