Request for Proposals (RFP) Forensic Services

About Farm Credit Canada (FCC): FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $36 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Our profits are reinvested back into agriculture and the communities where our customers and employees live and work. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture. RFP Scope: FCC is releasing this Request for Proposals (RFP) with the intention of contracting multiple forensic service partners capable of assisting FCC in conducting forensic investigations. Business scenarios include, but are not limited to:

Malware infection  External attack  Misuse/abuse of resources/assets  Fraud  Service(s) disruption

Theft (info or equipment)  Conflict of interest  Disclosure/destruction of information  Sudden departure/termination

RFP Schedule

RFP issue date: February 5, 2019 Vendor questions accepted until: February 15, 2019, 12:00 PM (Noon) CST (SK) Responses to questions provided by: February 19, 2019, 12:00 PM (Noon) CST (SK) RFP closing date and time: February 26, 2019, 12:00 PM (Noon) CST (SK)

RFP Process Considerations Vendors should note that:

this opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the work described in the RFP scope, and may cancel the RFP at any time. FCC’s procurement process allows for negotiation between FCC and one or more vendors, prior to awarding a contract.

Requesting the RFP Document: Capable vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact: Owen McNamara Corporate Procurement Manager Farm Credit Canada procurement@fcc.ca