Services expertise to support the maintenance and enhancements of AGPAL, a web-based discovery tool developed by AAFC

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICESReference Number:01B68-22-0159Solicitation Number:01B68-22-00159Organization Name:Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaSolicitation Date:2023-01-26Closing Date:2023-02-17. 11:00 PM EST Anticipated Start Date: At contract signatureEstimated Delivery Date:2024-03-31Estimate Level of Effort: “As Required”Contract Duration:The contract period will be from the date of contract award to March 31, 2024 with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to five additional one-year periodsSolicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:WTO-AGP, CKFTA, CFTA…Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis 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 category(ies):Web Designer, User Experience Design Level 3Data Conversion Specialist: Content Transformation Level 3IM Architect: Search Solution Level 3Business Transformation Architect Levels 1 & 3Project Executive Level 3The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:2. Potential SuppliersALTRUISTIC INFORMATICS CONSULTING INC.Acosys Consulting Services IncCalian Ltd.Contract Community Inc.DONNA CONNA INC., IBM CANADA LIMITED IN JOINT VENTUREAlithya Group IncIBM Canada Ltd.KPMG LLPMakwa Resourcing Inc., TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. in JOINT VENTUREMaplesoft Consulting Inc.SystemscopeSpaghetti Logic IncTAG HR The Associates Group Inc.The AIM Group IncTato Recruiting Inc., S.I. SYSTEMS ULC, in Joint VentureCALIAN LTD., DWP SOLUTIONS INC., IN JOINT VENTURECISTEL TECHNOLOGY INC.CM INC.NISHA TECHNOLOGIES INC., CONTRACT COMMUNITY INC., IN JOINT VENTUREVURTUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUPDescription of Work:AAFC has a requirement for a Contractor to supply professional services resources, with expertise to maintain and enhance AGPAL, a web-based discovery tool developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 appliesMinimum Corporate Security Required: SecretMinimum Resource Security Required: SecretContract AuthorityName: Val JudennePhone Number: 343-553-9400Email Address: val.judenne@agr.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 RCNMDAI.-NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca