TBIPS - DFATD - Cyber Security Operations – IT Security Engineer Level 3

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
UNSPSC: 81160000
TBIPS - DFATD - Cyber Security Operations – IT Security Engineer Level 3
Reference Number: 26-303783 Solicitation Number: 26-303783
Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Solicitation Date: 2026-01-13 Closing Date: 2026–01-30@2:00 PM
Anticipated Start Date: 2026-02-25
Estimated Delivery Date: 2029–02-25 Estimate Level of Effort: Up to 220 days/year for up to 4 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.6 IT Security Engineer L3

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

7 Theta Inc
ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp. and Randstad Interim Inc
CSI CONSULTING INC., SABYTEL TECHNOLOGIES INC. IN JOINT VENTURE
DWP Solutions Inc.
EXPERIS CANADA INC.
FSDC Solutions Inc
IBISKA Telecom Inc.
InSync Systems Inc.
IPSS INC.
Michael Wager Consulting Inc.
OPTIV CANADA FEDERAL INC.
Prologic Systems Ltd. and Maplesoft Consulting Inc. in JV
Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc
TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA
ThoughtStorm Incorporated

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.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
The resources will ensure robust cybersecurity capabilities are engineered and fortify DFATD’s digital infrastructure against evolving threats. Moreover, they will be responsible for continuously renewing existing cybersecurity controls, staying at the forefront of emerging threats and industry best practices, and designing innovative solutions to adapt to the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
Currently there is an incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation
Ibiska
Since October, 2024
Value: $1,624,998.68

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34pplies
Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET
Minimum Resource Security Required: 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