RESEARCH ANALYSIS, RESEARCH SERVICES AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

In the delivery of its responsibilities, the Litigation Management and Resolution Branch (LMRB) of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) has an ongoing need for the determination and planning of research requirements arising in litigation and the analysis and written presentation of documentary evidence from historical sources, government records, past and present DIAND Program personnel and various professionals within the field. As such, LMRB is seeking a number of suppliers to provide Research Analysis, Research Service and Document Management Services on an as and when required basis in Vancouver, BC. There are two streams of work for services are required: Stream 1: Research Analysis, Research Services and Document Management, and Stream 2: Research Services and Document Management. Standing Offers will be awarded based on a determination of Best Value taking into account the combined rating the technical merit of the offer and the financial evaluation. The Standing Offer Agreements (SOAs) resulting from this RFSO process will continue from SOA award date to March 31, 2019, with three additional option extensions of one (1) year each.  The Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is to establish National Master Standing Offers for the requirement detailed in the RFSO, to the Identified Users across Canada, excluding locations within Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, and Labrador that are subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs). Any requirement for deliveries to locations within CLCAs areas within Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, or Labrador will have to be treated as a separate procurement, outside of the resulting standing offers.