TBIPS - Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative (GCTI) – Business Analysis Services

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
UNSPSC: 81160000
TBIPS - Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative (GCTI) – Business Analysis Services
Reference Number: 25-284037 Solicitation Number: 25-284037
Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Solicitation Date: 2025-02-21 Closing Date: 2025–03-10 @2:00 PM
Anticipated Start Date: 2025-04-30
Estimated Delivery Date: 2026–04-30 Estimate Level of Effort: Up to two hundred and twenty (220) days each for a maximum of 6 resources

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. B.1 Business Analyst Level 3

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
Adirondack Information Management Inc.
Akkodis Canada Inc.
Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.
Capstone Project Solutions Inc.
Cistel Technology Inc.
Cofomo Inc.
Etico, Inc.
HubSpoke Inc.
IPSG Technology Inc.
Logic 2000 Incorporated
Maverin Business Services Inc.
Mindwire Systems Ltd.
Procom Consultants Group Ltd.
S.I. SYSTEMS ULC
Tundra Technical Solutions Inc

Description of Work:
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade Development (DFATD) is building a modern and user-friendly Grants & Contributions platform that will effectively deliver and manage consistent data across an enterprise which will facilitate greater innovation
The proponent is required to provide Business Analysts (two at contract award, additional resources as and when required) who will play a critical role in documenting business processes, gathering and analyzing requirements, and ensuring that the new system aligns with DFATD’s operational needs and transformation vision. These roles require individuals who excel in collaboration with team members and demonstrate adaptability in a dynamic and evolving transformation environment.
Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 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