Audio Recording Services

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENTCanada Revenue Agency (CRA) seeks to establish an “as and when requested” contract with a single supplier to fulfill audio recording services requirements for the Digital Design and Production Directorate (DDPD) of the Public Affairs Branch (PAB). CONTRACT PERIOD AND CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTIONS The services must be provided from the date of contract award until March 31, 2023 inclusive, with two irrevocable options to extend the term of the contract for up to two additional years at one-year intervals. LEVEL OF SECURITY REQUIREMENT Company Minimum Security Level RequiredProtected BSpecial comments: Reliability Status Resource Minimum Security Level RequiredProtected BSpecial comments: Reliability Status ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORT The annual number of audio recording Task Authorizations (TA) issued varies from year to year. Approximately 100 TAs were issued last year. The peak period during the year for recording of tax program material is from September to March. CONTRACTOR SELECTION METHODThe CRA will award one (1) contract according to the selection method highest responsive combined rating of technical merit and price. The ratio will be 60% for the technical merit and 40% for the price. TRANSMISSION OF PROPOSALSBidders must submit their proposals to: Canada Revenue AgencyBid Receiving UnitOttawa Technology CenterReception platform875 Heron Road, Room D-95Ottawa, ON K1A 1A2Telephone number: (613) 941-1618 Proposals must be received no later than 2 p.m. EST on February 18, 2020. LANGUAGEProposals must be presented either in French or in English. Communications ContactTo ensure the integrity of this process, inquiries and other communications regarding the invitation should ONLY be sent to the following person: Contracting Authority: Furqana MehkariPhone Number: 613-219-6096E-Mail: Furqana.Mehkari@cra-arc.gc.ca Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers over any procurement.