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NPP: Financial Consultant – Senior

Solicitation number 20251364

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/11/12 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for TASK Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement

    This requirement is for: Polar Knowledge Canada

    This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-18TSPS who qualified under Tier 1 under the national Capital Region, level of expertise and for the following category: 3.8 FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - LEVEL 3 (SENIOR)

    The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract.

    The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:

    • 8005931 Canada Inc.
    • Beyond Technologies Consulting Inc.
    • BGIS GLOBAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS CANADA LP/BGIS SOLUTIONS GLOBALES INTEGREES CANADA S.E.C.
    • BOYDEN ONTARIO INC.
    • Calian Ltd.
    • Eagle Professional Resources Inc.
    • Fiscal Realities Economists Ltd.
    • Hofmann PM Inc.
    • Maverin Business Services Inc.
    • Oomple Inc.
    • QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated
    • The AIM Group Inc.
    • The Right Door Consulting & Solutions Incorporated
    • TRM Technologies Inc.
    • Turtle Island Staffing Inc.

    Description of the Requirement:

    Polar Knowledge Canada requires the services of a Senior Financial Manager under category 3.8 to provide strategic advice and recommendations in support of Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)’s mandate. The Contractor must provide direct support and mentoring across the organization (including Deputy Head and all Senior Management), build internal capacity and strengthen both financial stewardship and overall organizational effectiveness. The Contractor must enable POLAR to anticipate and respond effectively to evolving strategic and operational challenges, ensuring sound financial stewardship, robust decision-making, and strong organizational performance across all functions, with particular attention to the broader political and policy environment in which POLAR operates.

    Security:

    There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

    Level of Security Requirement:

    Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies.

    Applicable Trade Agreements:

    World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA), the Canada-Honduras Free-Trade Agreement, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).

    Proposed period of contract:
    The proposed initial period of contract shall be from date of contract award for a period of 12 months, plus three (3) one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract if required.

    Estimated Level of Effort:

    The estimated level of effort for this requirement will vary depending on operational requirements and the availability of funding. It is anticipated to range between 150 to 1,700 hours per year over the contract period.

    File Number: 20251364

    Contracting Authority: Katlin Fagan

    Phone Number: 343-540-8473

    E-Mail: procurement@polar-polaire.gc.ca

    Inquiries:

    Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.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.

    Debriefings:

    Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

    NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact SPTS.TSPS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s).

    Trade agreements

    • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
    • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
    • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
    • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
    Address

    170 Laurier Ave West 2nd Floor

    Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Katlin Fagan
    Phone
    343540-8473
    Email
    procurement@polar-polaire.gc.ca
    Address

    170 Laurier Ave West 2nd Floor

    Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V5
    Canada
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    RFP against Supply Arrangement
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Region of opportunity
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Contract duration
    12 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Selective Tendering
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

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