RFP Task Based Information Professional Services (TBIPS) for various Resource categories

Trade Agreement: NONE
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: 

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) for Task Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS)  47419-211699/A

Only TBIPS SA Holders holding a TBIPS SA for Tier 2 at the time of bid closing, in all required resource categories of a given Workstream in this solicitation and in the NCR Region under the EN578-170432 series of SAs 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. 

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
Requirement

This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of the Canada Bord Services Agency (CBSA) (the "Client") for Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) method of supply. This requirement is for the provision of Informatics professional services to perform various functions within the Commercial and Trade Branch & the Intelligence and Enforcement Branch.

The following workstreams will be used:

Workstream 1 - Business Management Services
• BUSINESS ANALYST - LEVEL 3 
• BUSINESS ARCHITECT - LEVEL 3
• BUSINESS CONSULTANT - LEVEL 3
• BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION ARCHITECT - LEVEL 3

Workstream 2 - Project Management Services
• PROJECT EXECUTIVE - LEVEL 3 
• PROJECT MANAGER - LEVEL 3 
• PROJECT SCHEDULER - LEVEL 3

Workstream 3 - Cyber Protection Services
• PRIVACY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (PIA) SPECIALIST - LEVEL 3 

The Resource Categories described below are required on an as and when requested basis:

It is intended to result in the award of up to two contracts in Workstream 1, up to two contracts in Workstream 2, up to two contracts in Workstream 3, with each contract purchasing Work from only one Workstream. Each contract will be for two years plus three one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract. Bidders do not have to submit a bid for each Workstream. In the event that a Bidder wants to bid on more than one Workstream, a separate technical bid should be submitted for each Workstream. 

ePost Connect Service 

This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically.  To submit a bid using epost Connect service, the Bidder must either i) send directly its bid only to the specified PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit, using its own licensing agreement for epost Connect provided by Canada Post Corporation; or ii) if the Bidder does not have its own licensing agreement for epost Connect, they will have to request to open an epost Connect conversation by emailing PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit at tpsgc.dgareceptiondessoumissions-abbidreceiving.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

This should be sent 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.

For additional information on the submission of bids using epost Connect, please refer to the RFP.

Security Requirement

There are security requirements associated with this requirement.  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.


Enquiries

All questions in relation to this solicitation must be sent via email to Karen Marcotte at karen.marcotte@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.


Bidders are requested to clearly indicate the Workstream for which they are submitting their questions.



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.