TBIPS-SA: B.14 Technical Writer – Level 3

Reference Number: R000077425 Solicitation Number: R000077425 Organization Name: Shared Services Canada – Data Centres Solicitation Date: 2021-01-13 Closing Date: 2021-01-28 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT Anticipated Start Date: 2021-04-01 Estimated Delivery Date: 2024-03-31 Estimate Level of Effort:   20 days per resource, monthly Contract Duration: The contract period will be for one (1) year from the date of contract, plus two (2) x 1-yr option. Solicitation Method: Competitive Applicable Trade Agreements: WTO-AGP, CKFTA, AIT Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One (1) contract Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This requirement is open only to those TBIPS EN578-170432 Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following category: B.14 Technical Writer – Level 3 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1. Adobe Systems Canada Inc. 2. ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp. and Randstad Interim Inc 3. Alivaktuk Consulting Inc. & NavPoint Consulting Group Inc. in JV 4. BiR Consulting Inc. 5. Cache Computer Consulting Corp. 6. CloseReach Ltd. 7. DIYMONDE SOLUTIONS INC., HALLUX CONSULTING INC., IN JOINT VENTURE 8. IBISKA Telecom Inc. 9. Innobec and MDOS in JV 10. IT/NET OTTAWA INC, KPMG LLP, in joint venture 11. NATTIQ INC., ADGA GROUP CONSULTANTS INC., IN JOINT VENTURE 12. OpenFrame Technologies and Mindstream TC & PSB in Joint Venture 13. Solutions Moerae Inc 14. The AIM Group Inc. 15. Vurtur Communications Group Description of Work: Scope This requirement is for the provision of one (1) Technical Writer – Level 3 to provide Technical Writing and Editing skills in order to help with the documentation of our Quality Management Program project documentation and Program material. Tasks Tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

Analyze material, such as specifications (technical Statement of Work/Requirement), notes, drawings, writing manuals, user guides and other documents to explain the requirement clearly and concisely Modify, validate and compile documents such as technical publications in general, specifications, equipment and system data lists, drawings etc. Gather information, analyzing the subject and the audience, and producing clear documentation Study existing material and interview Stakeholders Create accurate, complete and concise documentation to communicate the needs of the requirement Assimilate and convey technical material in a concise, effective manner Follow governmental publishing guidelines Review documents, drawings and associated data for conformance to established standards Plan, research and write manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles Design the layout of the documents/manuals Use word-processing, desk-top publishing and graphics software packages to produce final copy Develop content ideas while being mindful of the target audience (e.g., Senior Executives, working group, software designers) Read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar Review materials to meet plain language requirements Rewrite copy, as needed, to make it easier to understand Verify facts, using standard reference sources and other SSC published material Work with Business Architects to help their documents succeed Approve final versions of documents submitted by staff Other tasks as determined by the QMP Lead

Bidders must submit one (1) resource against this category. Security Requirement: Minimum Corporate Security Required: DOS - Reliability Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Contract Authority Name: Sasha Cesaratto Phone Number: 613-291-4579 Email Address: sasha.cesaratto@canada.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