To assist in the maintenance, support and extended optimization of the Fisheries Certification System (FCS).

GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TITLE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services Supply Arrangement: Requirement of One (1) Intermediate Project Manager, Application Architect, Programmer Analyst, Business Transformation Architect, and One (1) Junior Tester to assist in the maintenance, support and extended optimization of the Fisheries Certification System (FCS).  Reference Number: FP858-170023  Solicitation Number: FP802-180018 Organization Name: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Anticipated Start Date: Upon Contract Award Estimate Level of Effort: An average of two (2) days a week is planned to accomplish this work. Contract Duration: The initial contract period will be from the date of the contract award to March 31st, 2019. Application /Software Architect Level 2 – 120 days Programmer/ Analyst Level 2 – 180 days Tester Level 1 – 60 days Business Transformation Architect Level 2 – 85 days Project Manager Level 2 - 40 days Option 1 Period starting from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Application /Software Architect Level 2 – 120 days Programmer/ Analyst Level 2 – 180 days Tester Level 1 – 60 days Business Transformation Architect Level 2 – 85 days Project Manager Level 2 - 40 days Option 2 Period starting from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Application /Software Architect Level 2 – 120 days Programmer/ Analyst Level 2 – 180 days Tester Level 1 – 60 days Business Transformation Architect Level 2 – 85 days Project Manager Level 2 - 40 days Solicitation Method: Competitive Applicable Trade Agreements: NAFTA, AIT Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1 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 categories: One (1) Level 2 -Application /Software Architect One (1) Level 2 - Programmer/ Analyst One (1) Level 1 Tester One (1) Level 2 Business Transformation Architect One (1) Level 2 Project Manager The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Adirondack Information Management Inc. Calian Ltd. Confluence Consulting Inc. Donna Cona Inc. ENET4S Software Solutions Ltd Ian Martin Limited IBM Canada Limited Le Groupe Conseil Bronson Consulting Group NavPoint Consulting Group Inc. Prolity Corporation Protak Consulting Group Inc. Telus Communications Inc. The VCAN Group Inc. TRM Technologies Inc. Veritaaq Technology House Inc. Description of Work: There are two main parts to this contract: PART 1: Project Management and Application Support, and Application Optimization and Lifecycle Management services will be required starting at contract award and throughout the entire duration of the contract and ending March 31, 2019. Project Management and Application Optimization and Lifecycle Management Services may also be required during any Option Periods enacted and ending no later than March 31, 2021. PART 2: Knowledge Transfer activities may be required for the any of the Option Periods of the contract, as it is the intent of DFO to transfer responsibility for support of the FCS from contractors to in-house staff. Such services and activities may be required during Option 1 Period (from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) and/or Option 2 Period (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021).  NOTE: Bidders must submit a bid for all resource categories Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #06 Applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS) Minimum Resource Security Required: Enhanced Reliability Contract Authority Name: Beverly Shawana Phone Number:  613-407-3861 Email Address: Beverly.Shawana@dfo-mpo.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