TBIPS – SIAV – IT Security Systems Operator L3

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

For

TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)

GSIN: D302A

TBIPS – SIAV – IT Security Systems Operator L3

Reference Number:

23-226930

Solicitation Number:

23-226930

Organization Name:

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Solicitation Date:

2022–11-22

Closing Date:

 2022–12-07

Anticipated Start Date:

2023-01-03

Estimated Delivery Date:

2024–01-02

Estimate Level of Effort:

Two hundred twenty (220) for the initial period for one resource

Contract Duration:

The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (12) months from the date of contract and a possible two (2) option periods of 12 months each

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.9 Information Technology Security Systems Operator

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

Legal Name

2Keys Corporation

ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.

Click Networks Inc

Coradix technology Consulting Ltd.

EMINENT SYSTEMS INC.

ESIT Canada Enterprise Services Co. ESIT Canada Services AuxEntreprises Cie.

Fifalde Consulting Inc.

IBM Canada Limited/IBM Canada Limitée

IPSS INC.

Kyndryl Canada Limited; ISM Information Systems Management Corporation IN JOINT VENTURE

Maverin Inc.

MDOS CONSULTING INC.

PureLogic IT Solutions Inc

Sphyrna Security Incorporated

TPG Technology Consulting Ltd.

Description of Work:

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has reinvested in its cyber security and is modernizing its security operations functions. A resource is required to provide specialized, advanced technical expertise in preventing, detecting, analyzing and responding to cyber security exploitation and incidents.

Currently there is an incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation

Sphyrna Security Inc

Since May, 2020

Contract Value: $716,119.00 (taxes included)

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #26 applies

Minimum Corporate Security Required: TOP SECRET

Minimum Resource Security Required: TOP 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