Internet for Investigators Course

Title: Internet for Investigators Course

Solicitation Number: M298960243

Trade Agreement: World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Region of Opportunity: World

Region of Delivery: Canada, British Columbia

GSIN: U099, U008G

Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)

Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:

The Pacific Region Training Centre of the RCMP “E” division has a requirement for the provision of instruction and delivery of a five-day “Internet for Investigators” course for RCMP officers to successfully conduct Internet investigations. The Contractor should provide an approximately 35 hours of facilitated in-class instruction that include assessments and provision of feedback on assignments and research projects. The RCMP requires an estimated ten courses per year with approximately 24 candidates for each course.

The contract period is two years with additional two one-year renewal options.

Security Requirement:

RCMP reliability status – escort required at all times while in RCMP building.

If sensitive information is disclosed, it is recommended an Agreement of Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality should be signed.

Basis of Selection:

The responsive bid with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price will be recommended for award of a contract. Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Bid Submission:

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at:

RCMP Bid Receiving, E Division

Front Desk

14200 Green Timbers Way

Surrey BC V3T 6P3

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official languages of Canada.

Procuring Office

Contracting Authority: Amy Lee

Telephone Number: 778-290-2777

Email: amy.lee@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Organization: RCMP “E” Division, Procurement & Contracting Unit

The RCMP has published its National Procurement Plan at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-national-procurement-plan.

The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at http://www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.