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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on July 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

NPP- TBIPS RFP i3A Technical Expertise

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CSC-2627-0272International

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking to award a single task-based contract for specialized informatics professional services to support innovation, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives through the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Supply Arrangement. The solicitation, open only to qualified Tier 1 TBIPS holders, invites proposals from 15 pre-qualified vendors to provide highly skilled technical resources with Secret security clearance on an as-required basis. The contract will cover roles including Application/Software Architects specializing in AI/ML/LLM/RPA, AI Engineers, AI UI/UX Designers, and DevOps Technical Architects, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible and a fixed end date of October 31, 2029. Resource requirements are flexible and determined by project demand, with no fixed headcount specified beyond a minimum of one resource per role. The successful vendor must meet Designated Organization Screening and maintain Secret-level security clearances for all personnel. Proposals must be submitted by August 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, and all documentation must be submitted directly by the Contracting Authority to invited suppliers; the CanadaBuys portal is not involved in document distribution. All inquiries must be directed to Kyle Harrington, and submissions may be made in either official language. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with any supplier.

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada seeks Tier 1 TBIPS vendors for AI/ML/DevOps professionals with Secret clearance until October 31, 2029.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-FoodView Agency

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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CSC-2627-0272 Notice of Proposed Procurement for TBIPS

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CSC-2627-0272 APM SPICT Francais - Avis de Projet de Marché

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
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Government of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
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Kyle HarringtonContracting Authority

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) UNSPSC: 8111000 Computer Services Reference Number: CSC-2627-0272 Solicitation Number: CSC-2627-0272 Organization Name: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Solicitation Date: 2026-07-23 Closing Date: 2026-08-06 (14:00PM ET) Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Estimated Delivery Date: 2029-10-31 Estimate Level of Effort: “As Required” Contract Duration: The contract period will be from date of contract award to October 31, 2029. Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1 Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This requirement is open only to TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 TBIPS SA for services Remotely for the following categories: TBIPS ROLE TBIPS ID TBIPS LEVEL Security Anticipated No. Of Resources Timing of Usage Stream 1: Application Services Application / Software Architect (AI/ML/LLM/RPA) A.1 3 Secret 1+ As-required Programmer / Software Developer (AI Engineer) A.6 3 Secret 1+ As-required Web Designer (AI UI / UX Designer) A.13 3 Secret 1+ As-required Stream 3: Information Management/Information Technology Services Technical Architect (DevOps Engineer) I.10 3 Secret 1+ As-required The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1. Bits In Glass Inc. 2. CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc. 3. DLS Technology Corporation 4. Donna Cona 5. Idea Theorem Inc. 6. KAINOS CANADA INC. 7. MNP LLP 8. NavPoint Consulting Group Inc. 9. Nisha Technologies Inc. 10. NTT DATA CANADA, INC. 11. Quarry Consulting Inc. 12. Shore Consulting Group Inc. 13. Syntax Systems Ltd. 14. Tundra Technical Solutions Inc. 15. Valcom Consulting Group Inc. Description of Work: The Information Systems Branch (ISB) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has a requirement on an “as and when requested” basis for experienced professionals to provide technical expertise for AAFC innovation, automation, and AI acceleration initiatives. This requirement is to establish a Task Authorization Contract with one qualified TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) Holder to provide resources with expertise in project management and business support for innovation, automation, and artificial intelligence projects as described herein. Security Requirement: Customized Security Requirements Check List (SRCL) Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS) Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret Contract Authority Name: Kyle Harrington Email Address: kyle.harrington@agr.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 “CANADABUYS.CANADA.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

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