Digital Research; proof of concept & technology disruptions (AI/blockchain)

GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Reference Number: T8080-180315 Solicitation Number: T8080-180315 Organization Name: TRANSPORT CANADA Solicitation Date: 2018-08-30 Closing Date: 2018-10-05 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time EST Estimate Level of Effort: estimated cumulative of 1669 days for the initial period on a “as when required” basis. Solicitation Method: Competitive Applicable Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1 Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering **IMPORTANT NOTICE** In accordance with the TBIPS SA rules, Tier 2 Requirement Limitations: Transport Canada thanks you for your request and your interest in our procurement process. All qualified suppliers SA Holders against TBIPS Tier 2 have been invited to submit a proposal. TC will not be adding any additional suppliers to this solicitation. Transport Canada has met the mandatory requirements under the PSPC TBIPS SA and we are confident that we will be receiving a sufficient number of proposals to make this a truly competitive process. With our current staffing limitations, we cannot invite additional proponents without creating undo process of inefficiencies within our procurement system. Transport Canada thanks you again for your interest and going forward we will keep your firm in mind for our future requirements. This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 2 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories: One (1) A.13. Web Designer (Lev 3) One (1) I.1 Data Conversion Specialists (Lev 3) One (1) I.1 Data Conversion Specialists (Lev 2) Two (2) A.8 System Analysts (Lev 2) Description of Work: Transport Canada’s Digital Services Directorate (DSD) requires the services of One (1) senior level Web Designer, Two (2) Conversion Specialists (Lev 2 & 3) and Two (2) intermediate level Systems Analysts, to participate in the design and development of solutions, proof-of-concept(s), and/or experiment(s) in disruptive technologies (e.g. AI, blockchain, etc.) in support of digital research lab’s exploration within Transport Canada. The work has been previously performed by the company GC Strategies under contract (value $ 93,150.00 tax extra) which expired May 31, 2018. Security Requirement: Reliability (or higher) Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS) Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Contract Authority Name: Céline Chartrand Phone Number: (613) 998-1753 Email Address: celine.chartrand@tc.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