Aboriginal Set Aside for Task-Based Informatics Professional (Tier 2)- Help Desk Specialists For DND

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

Aboriginal Set Aside for Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Requirement for Help Desk Services

Solicitation Number:  W6369-17P5LP/B
Contracting Authority: Luc Laplante
Organization name: PWGSC/STAMS
Phone Number:  613-406-9015
E-Mail:   luc.laplante@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

This requirement is for: Department of National Defence (DND)

Only TBIPS SA Holders currently holding a TBIPS SA for Tier 2, in the B.10 Helpdesk Specialist category, in the National Capital Region under the EN578-170432 series of SAs, and registered with the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) are eligible to compete. The TBIPS SA EN578-170432 is incorporated by reference and forms part of this bid solicitation, as though expressly set out in it, subject to any express terms and conditions contained in this bid solicitation.

Number and proposed period of contract(s):

It is intended to result in the award of 1 contract for 1 year plus 2 one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contracts.  

Description of the requirement:

This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of DND (the "Client") for Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) method of supply.
The requirement is for the provision of help desk specialists and on-site technicians to compliment DND IT support during high volume and special projects such as the upcoming relocation of DND personnel to the new Carling campus.

The Resource Categories described below are required on an as and when requested basis in accordance with the TBIPS SA Annex "A":

Resource Category Level of Expertise Estimated Number of Resources Required
B.10 Helpdesk Specialist  1 9

All requirements will be authorized through Task Authorizations issued in accordance with the Contract.

Partial bids will not be accepted.


Security Requirement:

SRCL: Common PS SRCL #19
1.The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of the Contract, hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
2.The Contractor personnel requiring access to PROTECTED/CLASSIFIED information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must EACH hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of RELIABLITY STATUS, CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET as required, granted or approved by CISD/PWGSC.
3.The Contractor MUST NOT remove any PROTECTED/CLASSIFIED information from the identified work site(s), and the Contractor must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.
4.Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.


Incumbent:

Vendor name(s): IBISKA Telecom Inc.
Contract Value: $5,000,000

Vendor name(s): IBM Canada Ltd
Contract Value: $6,000,000



Inquiries:

Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the PWGSC Procurement Authority above.  

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

1. This solicitation document is available in PDF format only. 

2. Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed on an annual basis.  If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact RCNMDAI.-NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca

3. This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation for bid submission.

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.