In-Service Support for the Government of Canada Pay System

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

In-Service Support for Government of Canada Pay System

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND NOTICE AMENDMENT 

This Notice Amendment is raised to modify the dates under the anticipated procurement milestones contained in the Request for Information document at Table 4. The date to submit responses to the RFI is extended until September 3, 2019.  The consultations (one-on-one sessions) will be held during the month of October 2019. The RFI Amendment is raised to reflect the changes to the procurement milestones and other administrative changes. 

1. Summary

Canada is seeking information on industry capabilities, constructive suggestions and interest to work collaboratively with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to support Government of Canada Pay Solution.

This RFI seeks interest from potential suppliers to participate in an early engagement process that includes an information session (Industry Day) and subsequent one-on-one supplier consultations. The content of this RFI is intended to provide industry with initial context and details pertaining to anticipated requirements. 

2. Registration

All suppliers wishing to participate in the early engagement process must register. Details on the proposed procurement approach and information on how to register for Industry Day and one-on-one supplier consultations are provided in Annex B: Proposed Procurement Approach of this RFI. 
REVISED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 22, 2019.

3. Note to Interested Suppliers

This is not a bid solicitation. This RFI will not result in the award of any contract; therefore, potential suppliers of any goods or services described in this RFI should not earmark stock or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a result of any information contained in this RFI. Whether or not any potential supplier responds to this RFI will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement. Also, the procurement of any of the goods and services described in this RFI will not necessarily follow this RFI.

4. Enquiries:

PSPC employee indicated below has been designated as the Contracting Authority for this RFI. To ensure the integrity of the procurement process, all enquiries regarding this procurement must only be directed to the Contracting Authority.

Ian Dooley
Supply Team Leader, Major Programs Procurement Directorate
Acquisitions Program
Public Services and Procurement Canada
10 Wellington Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5
Telephone: (613) 482-9536
TPSGC.PAASPGC-APGCPSP.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

As this Notice is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessary respond to enquiries in writing and many not circulate questions/answers to industry.

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.