INDEPENDENT 3rd PARTY REVIEW

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
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: 

TASK Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement
Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number EN578-18-3188/A dated 2018-04-09 with a closing of 2018-05-17 at 02:00 PM, EDST.

1.0 This requirement is for Public Services and Procurement Canada for the provision of Independent third party reviews of various procurement documents and processes relating to the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).

This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSPS who qualified under “Tier 1” (= 0$ à 2M$) for the following categories:

TSPS Stream: Business Consulting / Change Management Stream
Category: 2.12- Evaluation Services Consultant 
Level of Expertise: Senior
Minimum Security Level: Secret
 
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.
-ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
-Calian Ltd.
-Colliers Project Leaders Inc., Tiree Facility Solutions Inc. in Joint Venture
-Deloitte Inc.
-Delsys Research Group Inc.
-Ernst & Young LLP
-Goss Gilroy Inc.
-Hickling, Arthurs, Low Corporation
-Kelly Sears Consulting Group
-KPMG LLP
-Lannick Contract Solutions Inc.
-Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
-Primexx Ventures Inc., Alejandra Carrillo in JV
-R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd.
-Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc.
-Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc
-Stratos Inc
-Technomics, Incorporated
-Valency Inc
-Zernam Enterprise Inc

2.0 Summary description of the Requirement
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) requires the expert services of a contractor to conduct independent, third party expert reviews and validation of various procurement documents and processes relating to the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) - the project established to replace Canada’s fighter aircraft fleet through an open and transparent competition.

The objective of the independent reviews and validation is to assess, in a timely manner, the approach and methodology used to support the procurement process relating to the FFCP; and to:
a) Validate the procurement approach;
b) Confirm whether processes and decisions are objective, conform to         established policies and are aligned with Government of Canada         priorities;
c) Assess whether technical decisions are made rigorously and that results         are repeatable.

On an as and when requested by Canada, the Contractor will provide an independent and timely strategic review of elements of the procurement of Canada’s Future Fighter Capability identified by the Project Authority. 
The Contractor will provide an objective expert review of the procurement of the FFCP including review of the procurement approach; review of the evaluation methodology and preferred Supplier selection methodology; and review of the evaluation of bids/proposals undertaken.  Review of other strategic procurement activities and/or documents will be provided by the Contractor on an ‘as and when requested’ basis.  The services and deliverables provided this work will be used by the Government of Canada to support the decision-making processes that will ultimately lead to procurement recommendations submitted to FFCP Governance.

The Contractor will conduct its work in parallel with other third party contractors (such as Fairness Monitor, third party support experts etc.) engaged by Canada.  The Contractor must ensure to work effectively with these third party Contractors and others, as may be required by the Project Authority, to successfully execute its mandate.

3.0 Level of Security Requirement
Company Minimum Security Level Required: SECRET
Resource Minimum Security Level Required: SECRET

4.0 Applicable Trade Agreements
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

5.0 Proposed period of contract and option period
The period of any resulting contract will be from the date of contract award to March 31, 2022, inclusive.  Any resulting contract will include an irrevocable option to extend the resulting contract term by up to 2 additional 1 year periods under the same conditions.

6.0 Contracting Authority
For all enquiries on this requirement, please contact:
Contracting Authority: Ben Ampadu, Supply Manager
Phone number: 613-995-6396
E-Mail: ben.ampadu@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact SPTS.TSPS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA

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.