ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

For

TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)

GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Reference Number:

20-160436

Solicitation Number:

20-160436

Organization Name:

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Solicitation Date:

2019-07-29

Closing Date:

 2019-08-12

Anticipated Start Date:

2019-09-01

Estimated Delivery Date:

2020-08-23

Estimate Level of Effort:

Two hundred and twenty (220) days for the initial period for up to five (5) resource(s)

Contract Duration:

The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (12) months from the date of contract and a possible option period of 12 months

Solicitation Method:

Competitive

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:

No

Number of Contracts:

One

Applicable Trade Agreements:

• World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),
• The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),
• The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA),
• The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
• The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA),
• The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), and
• The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA)

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

1. One (1) Stream 5: Project Management Services – P.1 Change Management Consultant – Level 3
2. Up to two (2) Stream 5: Project Management Services – P.7 Project Coordinator – Level 3
3. One (1) Stream 1: Application Services – A.11 Tester – Level 3
4. One (1) Stream 1: Application Services – A.15 Web Graphics Designer – Level 3

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

• Adirondack Information Management Inc., Amita Corporation, Artemp Personnel Services Inc., The AIM Group Inc.,in JOINT VENTURE

• ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.

• CISTEL TECHNOLOGY INC, TECSIS CORPORATION IN JOINT VENTURE

• CloseReach Ltd.

• Dalian Enterprises and Coradix Technology Consulting, in Joint Venture

• FreeBalance Inc.

• MAKWA Resourcing Inc.

• Maplesoft Consulting Inc.

• Proex Inc.

• Protak Consulting Group Inc.

• SoftSim Technologies Inc.

• The AIM Group Inc.

• TRM Technologies Inc., BP&M Government IM & IT Consulting Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE

• Unisys Canada Inc.

• Valcom Consulting group Inc.

Description of Work:

DFATD is seeking skilled resources that have experience in change management, project coordination, testing and user experience (UX) design to support the modernization of trade solutions.

The resources will help (but not be limited to) in:

Change Management

• Development of a Change Management Strategy;
• Analysis of impacts in support of change management;
• Definition of resourcing and training plans;
• Creation of presentation on change management for Senior Management;

Project Coordinator

• Scheduling team meetings;
• Capturing minutes for project team;
• Tracking action items for project stakeholders;

Tester

• Definition of test plans;
• Creation and execution of test procedures;
• Capture of test results including remediation items for issues uncovered;

Web Graphic Designer

• Creation of design ideas and graphic elements
• Create and implement user stories in alignment with the technical requirements
• Create designs that meet Treasury Board guidelines for WCAG
• Test user interfaces with stakeholders to ensure a user experience that is congruent with the intended work flow of the application(s)

The resources will report to the Trade Modernization Technical Manager. The project team will provide guidance and support, including standards and access to the required tools and environments.

Throughout the duration of the contract, the resources will work closely with DFATD’s internal resources in a collaborative manner to help achieve the organization’s objectives.

As part of the work arrangement, resources will need to perform full documentation and knowledge transfer of all activities to DFATD’s employees.

The work will be structured sequentially based on the priorities of the trade services modernization project, which is currently a departmental priority funded by a Treasury Board Submission.

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 applies

Minimum Corporate Security Required: SECRET

Minimum Resource Security Required:   SECRET

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