NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)

Solicitation number T8080-250582

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/07/21 14:00 EDT


    Description

    Transport Canada (TC) has embraced service and oversight modernization at this critical time when information and services are being accessed at any time and on any device at a constantly accelerating pace. Canadians expect to receive government services using digital tools that are easy to use, accessible and inclusive.

    Transport Canada’s Service and Digital Group requires specialized contractors in information technology (IT) under task-based informatics professional services (TBIPS) tools as an A.1. Application / Software Architect, A.7. Programmer / Analyst Level 1, 2 and 3, A.11 Tester Level 1 and Level 2, B.1 Business Analyst Level 3, P.5 Project Executive Level 3, P.8 Project Leader Level 1 and 2 to establish the Preclearance Access Program, modernize the Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) Program technology tools supporting the Security Screening Program and the Civil Aviation Oversight and Application Rationalization (CAOAR).

    Transport Canada is looking to review the current state service designs and develop blueprints for future state designs to improve the safety, security, and efficiency of Canada's transportation system.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 24 month(s).

    Trade agreements

    • 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)
    • Please refer to tender description or tender documents

    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
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of Transport (TC)
    Address

    330 Sparks Street

    Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Natasha Blackstein
    Email
    natasha.blackstein@tc.gc.ca
    Address

    330 Sparks Street

    Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 6 2026/06/30
    001 FR 3 2026/06/30
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    Summary information

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