Task Authorization: Systematic reviews of research and evidence related to countering radicalization to violence

SOLICITATION NO.: 201806141 CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Denise Desserud TELEPHONE NO.: 613-990-2614 FAX NO.: 613-954-1871 E-MAIL ADDRESS: ps.contractunit-unitedecontrats.sp@canada.ca DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Public Safety Canada (PS) currently has a requirement for an expert research and evidence review production team to conduct systematic reviews of evidence and report findings on topics related to countering radicalization to violence. PERIOD OF WORK The period of the Contract is for a three (3) year period from date of contract award. The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to acquire the services described at Annex A of the Contract under the same conditions and at the prices and/or rates stated in the Contract for two (2) one (1) year periods. The option may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority and will be evidenced, for administrative purposes only, through a contract amendment. The Contracting Authority may exercise the option at any time before the expiry of the Contract by sending a written notice to the Contractor. EVALUATION PROCESS AND SELECTION METHODOLOGY Basis of selection – Highest combined rating of technical merit (70%) and price (30%). INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The intellectual property shall vest with the Contractor SECURITY REQUIREMENTS There is no security requirement identified. CLOSING DATE:This request for Proposal will close on September 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM