TBIPS – SIA Digital Transformation – Application Services.Net Resource Pool

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) GSIN: D302A TBIPS – SIA Digital Transformation – Application Services.Net Resource Pool Reference Number: 24-243703 Solicitation Number: 24-243703 Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2023-09-08 Closing Date: 2023–10-06 Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Estimated Delivery Date: 2024–11-03 Estimate Level of Effort: One thousand four hundred and eighty (1,480) days for the initial period for a maximum of seven (7) resource(s) Contract Duration: The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (12) months from the date of contract and a possible two (2) option periods of 12 months each Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One Applicable Trade Agreements: • The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) • Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) • The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), • The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA) • Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This 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 categories A. A.7 Programmer Analyst L3 B. A.1 Application Software Architect L3 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Adecco Employment Services Limited/Services de placement Adecco Limited Adirondack Information Management Inc. ALITHYA CANADA INC Altis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc., and Excel Human Resources Inc., in Joint Venture CM Inc. Cofomo Ottawa Coradix technology Consulting Ltd. Donna Cona Inc. Ernst & Young LLP IBM Canada Limited/IBM Canada Limitée Logisphere Malarsoft Technology Corporation PrecisionIT Inc,IDS Systems Consultants Inc., PrecisionERP Incorporated, in JOINT VENTURE TELUS Communications Inc. Tundra Technical Solutions Inc Veritaaq Technology House Inc Description of Work: The Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) has identified a requirement for multiple Programmer Analysts and Application/Software Architects with a Secret clearance to provide support to Business Solutions team in the delivery of Digital Transformation projects for departmental projects and initiatives The Business solutions division is a team specialized in the analysis, delivery, operation, and measurement of technology enabled business solutions. One of the core functions of the division is to empower Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development by de-centralizing the planning, discovery, conceptualization, development, deployment, and maintenance of business applications using cloud-based technologies, low code platforms and client relationship and case management solutions. Through this RFP the Business solutions division aims to provide clients with senior level NET resources to work in collaboration with the Project Manager and Business Analyst to help business transform and improve their digital posture and their legacy processes. In addition, the intention is to work with clients to get a clear picture of their roadmap and establish a technology strategy aligned with their organizational constraints and needs that will focus on benefits. Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET Minimum Resource Security Required: SECRET Contract Authority Name: Betty Woodman Phone Number: 343-203-6922 Email Address: betty.woodman@international.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 “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