Application Software Architect – Level 3

Reference Number:

IC190444

Solicitation Number:

IC190444

Organization Name:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Solicitation Date:

2018-12-05

Closing Date:

2018-12-20 11:00 AM

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Anticipated Start Date:

2019-01-07

Estimated Delivery Date:

N/A

Estimate Level of Effort: 

 240 days

Contract Duration:

The initial contract period will be from date of contract award and ends January 6, 2020 with four (4) irrevocable options to extend it for one (1) year periods.

Solicitation Method:

• Competitive

Applicable Trade Agreements:

WTO-AGP, NAFTA, CFTA, Canada-Chile, Canada-Colombia, Canada-Panama, Canada-Peru

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:

No

Number of Contracts:

1

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 category:

One A.1 Application Software Architect – Level 3

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

1. A.S.G. Inc.
2. Amita Corporation
3. BMB Data Consulting Services Inc.
4. CloseReach Ltd.
5. Computer Sciences Canada Inc.
6. Dalian Enterprises and Coradix Technology Consulting, in Joint Venture
7. Dare Human Resources Corporation
8. Gevity Consulting Inc.
9. Hitachi Consulting Canada Corporation
10. Inround Innovations Incorporated, 3056058 Canada Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE
11. Intergraph Canada
12. Lumina IT Inc.
13. MNP LLP
14. Plaza Consulting Inc
15. Rockwell Collins Canada Inc.

1.0 MANDATE

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), formerly Industry Canada, works with Canadians in all Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) formerly Industry Canada works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada’s innovation performance, increase Canada’s share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

This includes managing Canada’s airwaves and overseeing its bankruptcy, incorporation, intellectual property and measurement systems; providing financing and industry research tools to help businesses develop, import and export; encouraging scientific research; and protecting and promoting the interests of Canadian consumers.

2.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW

DTSS aims to create a world leading business environment that fosters innovation and business growth by bringing together the power of digital technologies, big data, and digital policy. By accelerating digital innovation to create a delightful digital service experience, this will reduce administrative burden for small business and simplify the service touchpoints and interactions with government.

Digital transformation of service delivery to small business means maturing our omni channel strategy by providing services to business with a seamless experience for business anytime and anywhere.

As we accelerate digital services, we now introduce a mobile service to small business. The idea of a mobile application is to make the small businesses experience friendly and help them navigate through government services or programs while enabling government to push tailored programs and services to a business based on profile and relevance.

A mobile service leverages the power of digital technologies on the device: biometrics, camera, geolocation, push notifications, alerts and security. This supports a simple, seamless and personalized experience to make it easier for businesses.

 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK / KEY ACTIVITIES

The idea of a mobile application is to make the small businesses experience friendly and help them navigate through government services or programs while enabling government to push tailored programs and services to a business based on profile and relevance.

The mobile application will leverage the power of digital technologies on the device: biometrics, camera, geolocation, push notifications, alerts and security. This supports a simple, seamless and personalized experience to make it easier for businesses.

Tasks/Deliverables:

• Design mobile app architectures;
• Develop mobile app prototypes;
• Develop mobile app frameworks;
• Cloud based architectures for mobile applications;
• Assure that project(s) outcomes align with ISED Enterprise Architecture principles and guidelines and TBS guidelines on IT/mobile solutions;
• Provide RDAD/DSD Senior Management with timely, strategic advice regarding project(s) scope, delivery risks and mitigations;
• Identify risks that arise during prototyping project(s) and analyze them and develop appropriate mitigation plan(s); 
• Provide knowledge transfer to the RDAD team; and
• Other related tasks/deliverables related to mobile apps.

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies

Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)

Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability

Contract Authority

Name: Suzanne Gauthier

Phone Number: 343-291-3077

Email Address: suzanne.gauthier@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 RCNMDAI.‐NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca