TBIPS - National Command and Control Systems Support (NC2SS)

The Department of National Defence is seeking contracted resources under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement to support the National Command and Control Systems Support team in maintaining infrastructure, resolving software defects, and implementing new system requirements within the National Capital Region. The contract is restricted to Tier 1 holders of the TBIPS Supply Arrangement under EN578-170432, with performance limited to the National Capital Region and a proposed two-year duration requiring an estimated 460 days of effort per resource. All personnel must be Canadian or U.S. citizens and hold at least a Secret security clearance, with certain roles requiring Reliability Status. Contractors must also be registered with PublicWorks and Government Services Canada’s Controlled Goods Program to handle classified information and equipment. The procurement is not open to the general public and is issued exclusively to pre-qualified suppliers via direct email, with proposals due by May 15, 2026, and submissions accepted in either English or French. While the estimated contract value is not disclosed, the work encompasses professional IT services without physical delivery requirements, and no FOB, packaging, or marking specifications are included. The Contracting Officer is Jerrica Warren, who serves as the sole point of contact for inquiries and submissions, with no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative listed. Compliance with international trade agreements including CETA, CPTPP, and CFTA is required, and while security and citizenship obligations are clearly defined, specific evaluation criteria, pricing details, invoicing procedures, or accounting codes are not provided in the solicitation materials.