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NPP- TBIPS RFP i3A Technical Expertise

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CSC-2627-0272International

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Agency

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

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Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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NONE

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CSC-2627-0272- NPP TBIPS English.pdf

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CSC-2627-0272 APM SPICT Francais.pdf

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
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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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