MOBILE APPLICATION FOR LEARNING AND RETAINING ENGLISH AND FRENCH AS SECOND LANGUAGES

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MOBILE APPLICATION FOR LEARNING AND RETAINING ENGLISH AND FRENCH AS SECOND LANGUAGES

File No.: C1111-160782/A

Contracting Authority: Nkiama, Ngoma Telephone No.: (873) 469-3368 Fax No.: (819) 953-3703 E-mail address: ngoma.nkiama@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

MOBILE APPLICATION FOR LEARNING AND RETAINING ENGLISH AND FRENCH AS SECOND LANGUAGES

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding setting up a free mobile service for learning and retaining English and French as second languages for the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather input from industry and is addressed to all Canadian or international public, semi public or private sector organizations that are able to design and develop a mobile educational application (mobile application) to be used primarily on mobile devices (tablets and smart phones) as well as on a conventional website.

The mobile application will target directly all Canadians and more specifically adults outside the academic setting. It is hoped that Canadians who use the mobile application will develop an appreciation of Canada’s two official languages, will communicate with Canadians who speak the other official language, will take advantage of cultural activities and events, will have access to more job opportunities, and will be able to more effectively integrate economically, socially and culturally into Canadian society.

Respondents are requested to provide their comments, concerns and, where applicable, alternative recommendations regarding how the requirements or objectives described in this RFI could be satisfied. Respondents are also invited to provide comments regarding the content, format and/or organization of any draft documents included in this RFI. Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their responses.

This RFI is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP). No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this RFI. The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada, nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein.

Canada will handle the responses in accordance with the Access to Information Act. Canada requests that respondents submit their responses by email to the named Contracting Authority at the date and time indicated on the first page of the RFI. Each respondent should ensure that the company name, number and the RFI closing date appear in the email subject line.

Respondents should mark any portions of their response that they consider proprietary or confidential.

Canada will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this RFI. Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating answers to all potential suppliers. However, respondents with questions regarding this RFI may direct their enquiries to the mentioned Contracting Authority.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.