Application Services categories: Application/Software Architects and Programmer/Analysts

AMENDMENT 001 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

For

TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)

GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Reference Number:

5Z011-19-0026

Solicitation Number:

5Z011-19-0026

Organization Name:

Library and Archives Canada

Solicitation Date:

2018-06-12

Closing Date:

2018-07-05 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT

Anticipated Start Date:

2018-09-01

Estimated Delivery Date:

2019-08-31

Contract Duration:

It is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract for one (1) year, plus three (3) one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract(s)

Solicitation Method:

Competitive

Applicable Trade Agreements:

WTO-AGP, NAFTA, AIT, CCFTA, CPFTA, CColFTA and CPanFTA

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:

No

Number of Contracts:

1

Amendment 001 has been raised to change the closing date to July 5^th, 2018 at 02:00 PM EDT, update the invited SA holders and remove the sentence “The work is currently being performed by Orangutech Inc. under contract 5Z011-15-0165 (value $1 093,369.61 excluding taxes)” from the description of work.

 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:

Two (2) Application/Software Architects, Level 3;

Two (2) Programmer/Analysts, Level 3.

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

• Andrew Mazeikis, Andrew Lee
• Averna Technologies Inc.
• CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
• Deloitte Inc.
• Ernst & Young LLP
• GCSTRATEGIES INCORPORATED
• Le Groupe Conseil Bronson Consulting Group
• MAKWA Resourcing Inc.
• Messa Computing Inc.
• Pleiad Canada Inc.
• Sundiata Warren Group Inc.
• T.E.S. Contract Services INC.
• Talentlab Inc.
• Unisys Canada Inc.
• WorldReach Software Corporation
• Coradix technology Consulting Ltd.
• General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada Corporation
• Groupe Alithya Inc / Alithya Group Inc
• Helix Management Consulting Services Inc.
• IT/Net - Ottawa Inc.
• Leverage Technology Resources Inc.
• Locus Systems Inc.
• MGIS Inc.
• MRF Geosystems Corporation
• Orangutech Inc.
• Promaxis Systems Inc
• S.i. Systems Ltd.
• TEKSYSTEMS CANADA INC./SOCIETY TEKSYSTEMS CANADA INC.
• The Halifax Computer Consulting Group Inc.
• TPG Technology Consulting Ltd.

Description of Work:

The Department of Library and Archives Canada is putting in place a supply arrangements for the following Application Services categories: Application/Software Architects, Level 3 and Programmer/Analysts, Level 3 to develop, enhance and support its application fleet.

Modernization represents the transformation of Library and Archives Canada (LAC) from an institution that prioritized the acquisition and preservation of analogue materials while providing limited access to these collections, to an institution that promotes open access to Canada's documentary heritage. Its access points must change to reflect the tremendous opportunities that advances in technology provide. LAC intends to offer unparalleled access to its rich and diverse collections. LAC is developing sophisticated information architecture and systems to ensure that this happens. The organization wants to meet the information needs of Canadians with multi-channel services on site or via the Internet with digital content, virtual reference, and digitization on demand.

LAC requires professional services to support LAC and its employees carry on this transition.

This supply arrangement will be on an as-and-when-required basis, to provide application architecture and programming services for the following environments: .Net programing language and MS SQL relational database.

• Bidders may submit a bid on all resource categories.

Security Requirement:Enhanced Reliability

Minimum Corporate Security Required:DOS - Reliability

Minimum Resource Security Required: Enhanced Reliability

Contract Authority

Name: Anne-Marie Aubry

Phone Number: 613-716-2173

Email Address: anne-marie.aubry@canada.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