Application Lifecycle Services to the Canadian Armed Forces Central Computation Pay System.

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

NPP Amendment #1.

The Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Amendment #1 is to extend Solicitation period to June 22, 2021.

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) for Task Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) - W6369-210239/A - Application Lifecycle Services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Central Computation Pay System (CCPS)

This procurement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 2 for services for the following categories across the Work streams I, III, IV and V.

This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of the Department of National Defence (the "Client") for Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) method of supply. The Director Human Resources Information Management (DHRIM), in support of the Director Military Pay Accounts Processing (DMPAP) and on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), has a requirement for the provision of Task-Based Informatics Professional Services in support of the Canadian Armed Forced (CAF) Central Computation Pay System (CCPS).

Only TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) Holders currently holding a TBIPS SA for Tier 2, in the following streams, in the National Capital Region under the EN578-170432 series of SAs are eligible to compete.

Should you require more information on how to become a qualified TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holder, please contact the Manager of the Informatics Method of Supply (IMOS) at: rcnmdai.-ncrimos@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Submission of Bids:

BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLY TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES CANADA (PWGSC) BID RECEIVING UNIT VIA E-POST CONNECT.

Note:  For bidders needing to register with epost Connect the email address is: tpsgc.dgareceptiondessoumissions-abbidreceiving.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.  
Interested Bidders must register as early as possible, and in any case, at least six business days prior to the solicitation closing date and time (in order to ensure a response).  Requests to open an epost Connect conversation received after that time may not be answered.

Note: Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address. This email address is to be used to open an epost Connect conversation, as detailed in Standard Instructions 2003, or to send bids through an epost Connect message if the bidder is using its own licensing agreement for epost Connect.

Due to the nature of the bid solicitation, bids transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail to PWGSC will not be accepted. For additional information on the submission of bids using epost Connect, please refer to the RFP.

Description of the Requirement:

The scope of this requirement is for the provision of services on an  basis for the following resource categories:

Two (2)-A.1 Application/Software Architect, Level 3
Five (5)-A.7 Programmer/analyst, Level 3
Three (3)-A.11 Tester, Level 3
Two (2)-B.13 Operations Support Specialist, Level 3
Two (2)-I.2 Database Administrator, Level 3
One (1)-P.11 Quality Assurance Analyst, Level 3
Three (3)-A.6 Programmer/Software Developer, Level 2
Three (3)-A.7 Programmer/Analyst, Level 2
Two (2)-A.11 Tester, Level 2
One (1)-B.11 Instructor, IT, Level 3
One (1)-B.14 Technical Writer, Level 3
One (1)-I.1 Data Conversion Specialist, Level 3
One (1)-I.7 Platform Analyst, Level 2
One (1)-P.9 Project Manager, Level 3

Number and proposed period of contract(s):

It is intended for result in the award of up to two contracts. Each contract will be for three years plus two one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract.

Anticipated Start Date:  August 2021

Security Requirement:

There are security requirements associated with this requirement (SRCL: Common PS SRCL #19).  For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. 

For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.
 
Accessible Procurement:

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)'s goal is to ensure that the goods and services the Government of Canada (GC) buys are inclusive by design and accessible by default. Considering accessibility in public procurements is now an obligation in the Treasury Board Contracting Policy and accessibility criteria must be included in the requirements for goods and services, where appropriate.

Incumbents:

Contract Number:W6369-14P5GU/003/ZM
Name of Contractor:Mindwire Systems Ltd.  
Contract Period:From October 23, 2015 to July 22, 2021
Contract Value:$11,919,240.00 (Taxes included)

Contract Number:W6369-14P5GU/004/ZM
Name of Contractor:Mindwire Systems Ltd.  
Contract Period:From October 23, 2015 to July 22, 2021
Contract Value:$10,937,157.00 (Taxes included)

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

Enquiries

All questions in relation to this solicitation must be sent via email to Bikina Kaliningondo at Bikina.Kaliningondo@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.


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.