TBIPS – IT Security Engineer for DFATD

Solicitation number 24-263883

Publication date

Closing date and time 2024/07/30 14:00 EDT


    Description

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
    For
    TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
    GSIN: D302A
    TBIPS – IT Security Engineer for DFATD
    Reference Number: 24-263883 Solicitation Number: 24-263883
    Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
    Solicitation Date: 2024-07-15 Closing Date: 2024–07-30
    Anticipated Start Date: 2024-09-01
    Estimated Delivery Date: 2025–08-31 Estimate Level of Effort: Two hundred and twenty (220) days each for a maximum of 5 resources

    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. C.6 IT Security Engineer Level 3

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

    7 Theta Inc
    ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
    Adirondack Information Management Inc., Amita Corporation, Artemp Personnel Services Inc., The AIM Group Inc.,in JOINT VENTURE
    Alivaktuk Consulting Inc. & NavPoint Consulting Group Inc. in JV
    ENET4S SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD
    IBISKA Telecom Inc.
    IPSS INC.
    OLAV CONSULTING CORP., MOSHWA ABORIGINAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, IN JOINT VENTURE
    Sabytel Technologies Inc.
    SAPPER LABS INC., ELECTRONIC WARFARE ASSOCIATES - CANADA, LTD, in joint venture
    Skyfly Solutions Inc., iFathom Corp., EPI-USE NOW INC. in Joint Venture
    Sphyrna Security Incorporated
    TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA
    The Halifax Computer Consulting Group Inc.
    Vurtur Communications Group

    Description of Work:
    The IM/IT Security division of DFATD Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) IT Security is seeking s, up to five (5) resources under the TBIPS Category – C.6 Information Technology Security Engineer - Level 3.

    The primary objective of the cybersecurity architecture and engineering resource is to safeguard DFATD’s digital assets by designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity platforms and solutions. This role is responsible for translating departmental cyber security and Security Operation Centre requirements into technical solutions, ensuring these solutions are integrated into existing IT infrastructure and departmental processes.
    Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation

    Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 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

    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)
    • 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

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Global Affairs Canada
    Address

    125 Sussex

    Ottawa, ON, K1A0G4
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Betty Woodman
    Phone
    (343) 203-6922
    Email
    betty.woodman@international.gc.ca
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    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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