TBIPS – Programmer Analyst L3

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

For

TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)

GSIN: D302A

TBIPS – Programmer Analyst L3

Reference Number:

21-180166-A

Solicitation Number:

21-180166-A

Organization Name:

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Solicitation Date:

2020-03-25

Closing Date:

 2020-04-12

Anticipated Start Date:

2021-04-26

Estimated Delivery Date:

2022-03-31

Estimate Level of Effort:

Two hundred and twenty days (220) for the initial contract period

Contract Duration:

The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (12) months from the date of contract and 1 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 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. A.7 Programmer Analyst L3

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

1019837 Ontario Inc.

Conoscenti Technologies Inc.

Coradix technology Consulting Ltd.

Dare Human Resources Corporation

Excel Human Resources Inc.

HCM WORKS INC./HCM TRAVAIL INC.

Maplesoft Consulting Inc.

Nortak Software Ltd.

Orangutech Inc.

RealIT Management Inc.

Strategic Relationships Solutions Inc.

Systematix IT Solutions Inc./Systematix Technologies de L'Information Inc./Les Services Conseils Systematix Inc. in Joint Venture.

TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA

Thinking Big Information Technology Inc.

Trillys Systems inc.

Procom Consultants Group

Leo-Pisces Services Group

Thomas and Schmidt Inc

Description of Work:

Over the last fiscal year, the Testing Services division has develop a test automation strategy to support various test teams within the IM/IT bureau for future projects\initiatives and operational changes in delivering higher quality products. The strategy utilizes Robot Framework to implement a Keyword driven test methodology using python programming language. Our division requires a Programmer Analyst – level 3 to assist with the implementation/onboarding of the test automation strategy.

There are currently no incumbents providing the services outlined in this solicitation

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #19 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