TBIPS - I.10. Technical Architects

The Department of National Defence, through the Digital Services Group, is seeking three senior Technical Architects Level 3 under the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Supply Arrangement to support the Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) project during its definition phase. The resources must be qualified under the TBIPS framework as Tier 1 holders and are required to possess a minimum Secret security clearance, verified through the completion of the SRCL Writable form. Each candidate must demonstrate at least two years of hands-on experience within the past five years in ICAM-related domains such as federation, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM), with points awarded for each qualifying technology or methodology demonstrated, up to a maximum of ten points. Corporate eligibility hinges on demonstrating robust internal processes for recruiting and selecting qualified personnel, and all proposals must be submitted as a single consolidated bid covering all three positions—individual submissions are not permitted. The contract is anticipated to commence on September 1, 2026, with a base performance period of two years and an irrevocable option to extend for an additional six months, totaling a potential 2.5-year engagement. The level of effort is estimated at 1,320 days, with all work to be performed within the National Capital Region in Ottawa, Ontario. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT to the Contracting Authority, Juan Saenz, at MAT.DESProc.3-4.DOSE@forces.gc.ca, and must include required documentation such as the Electronic Payment Instrument (Attachment 5), Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (Attachment 6), Client Contact Reference Information (Attachment 3), and signed portions of relevant contracts to verify experience. Education requirements for the Technical Architect Level 3 role are mandatory and must meet Canadian equivalency standards, with foreign credentials subject to assessment by an approved Canadian credential evaluation agency. The solicitation does not include pricing details, line-item costs, or a defined contract value, and no U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses apply; instead, the procurement adheres strictly to Canadian government procurement policies under the TBIPS framework. Only TBIPS Tier 1 suppliers are eligible to respond, and no socioeconomic set-asides or small business preferences are applicable. The basis of award is a trade-off between technical merit, as scored through the R3 evaluation factor, and cost, with mandatory criteria for education and corporate processes acting as