HANDHELD BARCODE SCANNERS

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HANDHELD BARCODE SCANNERS

G9292-228725/A
Dubé, Robert
Telephone No. - (613) 296-1526 (    )


REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
TITLE: HANDHELD BARCODE SCANNERS

The Government of Canada Passport Program is being expanded under the Passport Program Modernization Initiative (PPMI). The objective of PPMI is to increase access to services for Canadians (domestic), strengthen the integrity and security of the Passport Program, and to improve efficiencies and generate savings for Canada. Both the IRCC-developed current Integrated Retrieval Information System (IRIS) and newer PPMI-Tempo Passport Program issuance systems utilize a handheld barcode scanner to read 1-D and 2-D barcodes as part of the passport application intake process. ESDC is expanding access to passport services to additional locations throughout Canada, leveraging the existing Service Canada Centre network of offices across Canada using the IRCC passport issuance solutions and handheld barcode scanners.

Both the current IRIS (desktop-based client application) and Tempo (browser-based) issuance systems are utilized to process passport applications and issue passports to Canadians. These systems enable the collection, review and validation of client information, examination of applications for completeness, scanning of accompanying documents, and transfer of application details for processing and passport delivery. The handheld scanner is used within these systems to: 

- Scan the 2-D barcode on a passport application form in order to pre-populate a number of form fields.
- Scan the 1-D barcode on a printed receipt.

Handheld barcode scanners are required to extend passport service offerings to approximately 317 additional Service Canada Centre locations, and thus has a direct effect on the quality of service offered to the Canadian public.

ESDC has a firm requirement for 1320 handheld barcode scanners with cradles/stands and Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity cabling (the Solution) to be provided by a Contractor, as detailed herein and including all warranties and services described, for use by ESDC. The Solution must be confirmed to work with both the current Integrated Retrieval Information System (IRIS) and PPMI Passport Program issuance systems.

The intent is to award one Contract commencing upon Contract award date for a period of one year with an irrevocable option on the part of Canada to extend the period of any resulting Contract by up to three (3) one (1) year periods under the same terms and conditions for the purchase of additional goods.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.