IT Security Architecture, Design and Implementation Professional Services

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICESSolicitation Number:100001803Organization Name:Employment and Social Development Canada – Innovation, Information and Technology BranchSolicitation Date:2015-10-05Closing Date:2015-10-26 14:00 (EDT)Anticipated Start Date:2015-12-01Estimated Delivery Date:OngoingEstimate Level of Effort:200-230 days per resourceContract Duration:The contract period will be for three (3) years from the date of contract.Solicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:WTO-AGP, NAFTA, AITComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis 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 categories:One (1) Level 2 Technical ArchitectOne (1) Level 3 Technology ArchitectOne (1) Level 3 Strategic IT Security Planning and Protection ConsultantBidders must submit a bid for all resource categoriesThe following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:AvalerisCistel Technology Inc.CSI Consulting Inc., FoxWise Technologies Inc., DWP Solutions Inc., Innovision Consulting Inc., in Joint VentureDalian Enterprises and Coradix Technology Consulting, in Joint VentureErnst & Young LLP.General Dynamics Canada LimitedIbiska Telecom Inc.IPSS INC.Makwa Resourcing Inc. TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. In Joint VentureMaplesoft Consulting Inc.Modis Canada IncOrbis Risk Consulting Inc.Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLPSomos Consulting Group Ltd.TeraMach Technologies Inc.TRM Technologies Inc.Description of Work:The scope of work under this Contract will include, but is not limited to, the following:Supporting the creation of an IT Security centre of excellence – establish IT Security policy framework, performing gap analysis vs. peer Departments/CSEC/TBS, developing policies and standards, assisting with defining roles and responsibilities across the organization and its IT service delivery partner in Shared Services Canada (SSC);Assisting with the investigation and assessment of security incident and event monitoring (SIEM) technologies, working with SSC to expose their existing capabilities, future directions, performing gap analyze, delivering a recommendation and preparing for a proof of concept next fiscal year;Assisting with requirements gathering and capability assessment/roadmapping for infrastructure vulnerability management across two phases; first focused on devices ESDC manages, i.e. desktops, printers, etc. and then expanding to SSC managed devices and environments, including the integration with any existing tools and processes;Supporting the identity, credential and access management (ICAM) activities including assisting with the design and implementation of enhanced directory synchronization capabilities that will integrate with the Department’s new human resources and finance platforms; andSupporting the ICAM activities specifically related to integrating and automating internal processes and self-service capabilities with those being developed by the Email Transformation Initiative (ETI).Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 appliesMinimum Corporate Security Required: SecretMinimum Resource Security Required: SecretContract AuthorityName: Martine A LamarchePhone Number: 819-654-5936Email Address: NC-SOLICITATIONS-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca InquiriesInquiries 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