TBIPS - DFATD - Cyber Security Operations – IT Security Systems Operator Level 3

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
UNSPSC: 81160000
TBIPS - DFATD - Cyber Security Operations – IT Security Systems Operator Level 3
Reference Number: 26-301224 Solicitation Number: 26-301224
Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Solicitation Date: 2025-11-07 Closing Date: 2025–11-25 @2:00 PM
Anticipated Start Date: 2026-01-02
Estimated Delivery Date: 2029–01-01 Estimate Level of Effort: Up to 240 days/year for 2 Resources

Contract Duration: The contract period will be for an estimated thirty six months from the date of contract
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
C.9 IT Security Systems Operator Level 2

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

49 Solutions Inc.
Altis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc., and Excel Human Resources Inc., in Joint Venture
ARCTIQ CANADA INC.
BRYCA Solutions Inc., SERVER CLOUD CANADA INC., 2657319 ONTARIO INC., in Joint Venture
Calian Ltd.
CSI Consulting Inc.
Cyderes Inc.
DWP Solutions Inc.
Fifalde Consulting Inc.
IPSS INC.
Leverage Technology Resources Inc.
Malarsoft Technology Corporation
Myticas Consulting Inc.
Sphyrna Security Incorporated
Turtle Technologies Inc.

Description of Work:
The IM/IT Security division of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) IT Security is seeking consulting services under the TBIPS Category – C.9 Information Technology Security Systems Operator - Level 3
The Security Operations Center (SOC) function primarily focuses on the identification, investigation, and resolution of security incidents in support of the department including missions, embassies and consulates. The team continuously monitors the organization's digital assets for suspicious activities, responds to breaches in real-time, and develops incident response protocols to minimize damage and recovery time.
DFATD has reinvested in its cyber security and is modernizing its security operations functions. Two resources are required to provide specialized, advanced technical expertise in preventing, detecting, analyzing and responding to cyber security exploitation and incidents
Currently there is an incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation
Sphyrna Security Incorporated
Since January 2023
Value: $1,225,769.77

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #26 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: TOP SECRET
Minimum Resource Security Required: TOP SECRET
Contract Authority
Name: Betty Woodman
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