TBIPS –Desktop Modernization for a Cloud Managed Desktop

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
GSIN: D302A
TBIPS –Desktop Modernization for a Cloud Managed Desktop
Reference Number: 24-251674 Solicitation Number: 24-251674
Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Solicitation Date: 2023-11-17 Closing Date: 2023–12-04
Anticipated Start Date: 2024-01-02
Estimated Delivery Date: 2025–01-01 Estimate Level of Effort: Two hundred and twenty days per resource for the initial period for a maximum of five (5) resource(s)

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. I.6 Network Analyst L3
B. I.11 Technology Architect L3

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

1511995 Ontario Inc., Tundra Technical Solutions in Joint Venture
Acosys Consulting Services Inc.
ACOSYS CONSULTING SERVICES INC./ SERVICES CONSEILS ACOSYS INC., PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, IN JOINT VENTURE
Adobe Systems Canada Inc.
ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.
Bevertec CST Inc.
CloseReach Ltd., SnapSearch Inc., Bell, Browne, Molnar & Delicate Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE
Cofomo Inc.
DLS Technology Corporation
ESI Technologies de l'information Inc.
Integra Networks Corporation
IT/Net - Ottawa Inc.
Leo-Pisces Services Group Inc.
Leverage Technology Resources Inc.
Lim Geomatics Inc.
MALARSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, COMPUTACENTER TERAMACH INC., in Joint Venture
MDOS CONSULTING INC.
MNP LLP
NATTIQ INC.
OLAV CONSULTING CORP., MOSHWA ABORIGINAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, IN JOINT VENTURE
PlanIT Search Inc.
PLAXOR INC.
Primex Project Management Limited
Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc
T.I.7 Inc. in Joint Venture with Tiree Consulting Inc.
TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA
Zernam Enterprise Inc

Description of Work:
The Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) has identified a requirement for multiple Network Analysts and Technology Architects Level 3 with a Secret clearance to provide support the IM/IT transformation initiatives for the Application Modernization programme in the delivery of Desktop Modernization for a Cloud Managed Desktop
The purpose of these services is to provide the next generation of endpoints, (desktops, laptops) to enhance the management, security and access to the end user. The need to keep up with industry standards is directly impacted by current configuration management solution ending be supported in 2030. This initiative is part of the Operations Modernization Programme and is in line with an existing Cloud administrative console to support the next iteration of hardware supporting all client business tools
The scope of this work resides under the Operations Modernization Programme to meet requirements for the Desktop Modernization Project. This project will develop the next generation of endpoints managed in the cloud with the intent to develop the capability to also manage on premise devises in a co-managed model. The analysis and design must focus on integration between business requirements existing today and support horizontal transformation initiatives. The configuration management tools are now available as SAAS products changing the processes for an integrated solution for managing all of our devices. Support activities will also be need when transitioning to operational phases of the project.

Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 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