TBIPS Task Based SA 25-58287 Three (3) B.1 Business Analyst, Level 2 NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking experienced Business Analysts at Level 2 through the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) solicitation process to support the digital transformation of its Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The contract, identified as TBIPS Task Based SA 25-58287, has a base period of two years with an option to extend for up to 132 additional days, and an estimated total effort of 440 days. The primary objective is to enhance business processes, ensure seamless integration of systems, and drive successful adoption of the Dynamics 365 platform across IRAP operations. The work is expected to be performed throughout Canada, with no specific physical location designated for performance or delivery. This procurement is governed under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement EN578-170432, Tier 1, with a maximum contract value of $3,750,000, though no detailed pricing or line-item information is provided. All proposed business analysts must meet the Level 2 intermediate qualification standard, though specific individuals are not required to be named in the proposal. Organizations must be eligible under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement and are subject to security requirements outlined in Common PS SRCL #6, which mandates Designated Organization Screening (DOS) for Reliability clearance, though contractors are not required to have the clearance at the time of bid submission. The procurement is subject to multiple international trade agreements including WTO-AGP, CETA, CPTPP, and several bilateral free trade agreements, ensuring compliance with open and non-discriminatory procurement practices. No evaluation factors, weightings, or award methodology are specified in the available documentation, and no formal inspection, packaging, or invoicing procedures are detailed. The sole point of contact for the solicitation is Shufang (Sophia) Weng, who serves as the contracting authority with no designated COR or COTR identified. Proposals must be submitted directly to the NRC via email, with no defined format, page limits, or submission portal requirements beyond participation in the pre-qualified TBIPS pool, and no socioeconomic or small business set-asides are indicated.