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Create free accountTrade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT THIS IS A LETTER OF INTEREST (LOI) TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK FROM INDUSTRY
The intent of this LOI is to inform industry of an upcoming requirement that contains a security requirement at the level of SECRET and that interested suppliers are required to obtain the necessary clearances prior to contract award.
The Receiver General (RG) requires the advice and knowledge transfer of a Contractor that has an in-depth understanding of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) best practices. While individual requirements will be specified in each Task Authorization (TA) the RG requires one (1) Senior PCI Advisor and up to two (2) PCI Advisors to provide the following services on an as and when requested basis.
Provide an in-depth review of departmental business flows and security controls to provide PCI compliance audit readiness and ultimately, ensure each federal department is either fully PCI DSS compliant or has a clear timeline for compliancy; Ensure knowledge to oversee the PCI project is transferred to the RG PCI project office and governance body; and Provide guidance in the effective establishment and management of a competitive contractual arrangement to obtain the services of a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and / or the acquisition of PCI DSS tools.
The Contractor, during and after the period of performance of the Contract agrees that it and its parent, subsidiaries or other affiliates, and its subcontractors must not bid on the future solicitation to contract the services of a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), and must not participate as an agent, subcontractor or consultant in the preparation of any other Bidder's tender or proposal for such requirement.
There is a Security requirement associated with this requirement and the clause below will form part of the bid solicitation document.
Security Requirement for Canadian Supplier
1. Before award of a contract, the following conditions must be met:
1.1 the Bidder must hold a valid organization security clearance as indicated under 1.4 below;
1.2 the Bidder's proposed individuals requiring access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must meet the security requirement as indicated under 1.4 below; and
1.3 the Bidder must provide the name of all individuals who will require access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work sites.
1.4 Security Requirement
1. The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of the Contract, hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET, with approved Document Safeguarding at the level of SECRET, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
2. The Contractor personnel requiring access to CLASSIFIED information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of SECRET, granted or approved by the CISD, PWGSC.
3. The Contractor MUST NOT utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store any sensitive CLASSIFIED information until CISD/PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted, these tasks may be performed at the level of SECRET.
4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.
(a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable); (b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition).
2. Bidders are reminded to obtain the required security clearance promptly. Any delay in the award of a contract to allow the successful bidder to obtain the required clearance will be at the entire discretion of the Contracting Authority.
3. For additional information on security requirements, bidders should consult the "Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid Solicitations - Instructions for Bidders" (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html - a31http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html#a31) document on the Departmental Standard Procurement Documents Website.
It is the responsibility of the interested suppliers to ensure that the information required concerning the security clearance is provided on time to either the requesting authority or the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
Suppliers who currently do NOT meet the facility security clearance requirements and (or) personnel security clearance are advised to initiate the security clearance process immediately by requesting sponsorship from the Contracting Authority by e-mail at the address below. The request must include the following information:
1. legal name of the suppliers' organization; 2. complete address of the suppliers' organization; 3. telephone and fax numbers; 4. name of President or CEO of the suppliers' organization; 5. language preference (English or French); 6. Supplier's Procurement Business Number (PBN).
The Canadian and Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) of PWGSC will then send the interested supplier the paperwork which needs to be completed.
If the supplier wishes to propose the services of an individual who has obtained a security clearance from a government department or agency other than CISD/PWGSC, the supplier's Company Security Officer is to contact CISD and request either a transfer or a duplicate of the security clearance of the individual.
For any inquiries concerning any security requirements, suppliers should contact CISD at 1-866-368-4646, or (613) 948-4176 in the National Capital Region, CISD Website: http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/
Security Requirement for Foreign Supplier
Suppliers outside Canada must contact the Contracting Authority by e-mail (at the address below), where an appropriate security clause will be supplied to them.
NOTE TO SUPPLIERS
Responses
Responding to this LOI is not a prerequisite to receiving any Request for Proposal (RFP). However, all Suppliers are encouraged to initiate the security screening process by contacting the Contracting Authority and requesting sponsorship.
The publication of this LOI must not be construed as a commitment on Canada's part to issue a subsequent RFP for the RG's requirement and no contract or other form of commitment will be entered into with any Supplier based on responses to this LOI. This LOI must in no way be considered as authorization by Canada for Suppliers to undertake any work, which would result in costs to Canada. Canada will not be liable for, nor will it reimburse any Suppliers for any costs, fees or expenses which any Supplier incurs in the preparation or submission of its response to this LOI. Canada will not be bound by anything stated herein. Canada reserves the right to change, at any time, any or all parts of the requirement as it renders necessary.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING PWGSC CONTRACTING OFFICER:
Ingrid Harrington Supply Specialist Professional Services Business Initiatives Directorate Services and Technology Acquisition Management Sector Acquisition Branch Public Works and Government Services Canada Government of Canada 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC, K1A 0S5 Telephone: (819)-956-3201 E-mail address: ingrid.harrington@pwgsc.gc.ca 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.
Not stated in the notice: procurement type, procurement method, selection criteria, region of delivery, region of opportunity, expected contract period, end user
The source reports 3 amendments. CanPursue observed 1 of them with dates.
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