IM/IT Research and Advisory Services for Public Safety Canada

Public Safety Canada is soliciting IM/IT Research and Advisory Services to support its Digital Modernization and Public Safety Transformation Agenda. The objective is to provide secure, subscription-based access to independent, evidence-based research, assessment tools, diagnostics, and advisory services. These services will support priorities including AI-driven solutions, cybersecurity, data management, and operational effectiveness across various programs and agencies. This opportunity is restricted to Canadian suppliers who are qualified holders under Supply Arrangement EN578-260567, specifically inviting Forrester Research Limited, Info-Tech Research Group Inc., and Gartner Canada Co. The contract is structured into two streams: Stream 1 for executive and middle management support, and Stream 2 for operational teams. Award decisions are based on a combined rating of 80 percent technical merit and 20 percent financial price, with a minimum technical score of 77 out of 110 points required for consideration. The initial term is for one year, with a possible one-year extension, totaling a maximum of two years. Performance is based in the National Capital Region, and the contractor must maintain a research platform with 99 percent availability. Key administrative requirements include compliance with the Code of Conduct for Procurement, the Privacy Act, and the Access to Information Act, with no specific security clearance required for the work.