Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) for Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS)

This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories:One (1) Level 3 Information Technology Security Engineer;One (1) Level 2 Information Technology Security Engineer;One (1) Level 1 Information Technology Security Engineer;One (1) Level 3 Information Technology Security Vulnerability Analysis Specialist;One (1) Level 3 Incident Management Specialist; andOne (1) Level 3 Computer Forensics Specialist. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:ADGA Group Consultants Inc.;C3SA Cybernetic Security Audit Inc.;Calian Ltd.;Deloitte Inc.;Ernst & Young LLP;IBM Canada Limited/IBM Canada Limitée;IPSS Inc.;KPMG LLP;I4C Information Technology Consulting Inc.;Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP;iFathom Corporation, Simfront Simulation System Corporation, ING Engineering Inc., in joint venture;RHEA Inc.;Solana Networks Inc.;MDOS Consulting Inc.;TRM Technologies Inc.;IBISKA Telecom Inc.;NavPoint Consulting Group Inc.;Excel Human Resources Inc.;S.I. Systems ULC;Cistel Technology Inc.; andKyndryl Canada Limited; ISM Information Systems Management Corporation in joint venture.Description of Work:The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), has a requirement to procure professional services on an as-and-when requested basis to assist with the investigation and response of alleged unauthorized access to the CRA's information technology systems.The period of any resulting contract will be for one (1) year with the CRA retaining the irrevocable option to extend the period of the contract for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods.The work is currently not being performed by a contracted resourceSecurity Requirement: Canada Revenue Agency SRCL applies – Secret StatusMinimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS) – Protected BMinimum Resource Security Required: Secret StatusContract Authority Name: Shawn WoodsPhone Number: 613-291-9615Email Address: Shawn.Woods@cra-arc.gc.caInquiriesInquiries 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 PARCNMDAI.APNCRIMOS@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.