Task Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) - Tier 2

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / 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 Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) - Tier 2

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 National Capital 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: PARCNMDAI.APNCRIMOS@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.

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.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.

REQUIREMENT

This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of the Correctional Service of Canada (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 for the following Workstreams and resource categories. The Contractor will provide the services on an 'as and when requested' basis. All requirements will be authorized through Task Authorizations issued in accordance with the Contract.

Workstream 1: Application Services 

A.1 Application/Software Architect (Level 2)
A.1 Application/Software Architect (Level 3)
A.1 Application/Software Architect - Specialist (Level 3)
A.2 ERP Functional Analyst (Level 3)
A.4 ERP System Analyst (Level 3)
A.6 Programmer/Software Developer (Level 2)
A.6 Programmer/Software Developer (Level 3)
A.7 Programmer/Analyst (Level 2)
A.7 Programmer/Analyst (Level 3)
A.8 System Analyst (Level 3)
A.9 System Auditor (Level 3)
A.11 Tester (Level 3)
A.16 Web Multi-media Content Consultant (Level 3)
 
Workstream 2: Information Management and Information Technology Services 

I.2 Database Administrator (Level 3)
I.3 Database Analyst/Information Management Administrator (Level 2)
I.3 Database Analyst/Information Management Administrator (Level 3)
I.5 Information Management Architect (Level 3)
I.9 System Administrator (Level 3)
I.10 Technical Architect (Level 2)
I.10 Technical Architect (Level 3)
I.11 Technology Architect (Level 2)
I.11 Technology Architect (Level 3)

Workstream 3: Business Management Services 

B.1 Business Analyst (Level 3)
B.4 Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist (Level 3)
B.6 Business System Analyst (Level 2)
B.6 Business System Analyst (Level 3)
B.9 Courseware Developer (Level 2)
B.10 Help Desk Specialist (Level 1)
B.11 Instructor, Information Technology (Level 2)
B.13 Operations Support Specialist (Level 2)
B.13 Operations Support Specialist (Level 3)
B.14 Technical Writer (Level 1)


Workstream 4: Project Management Services 

P.1 Change Management Consultant (Level 3)
P.1 Change Management Consultant - Specialist (Level 3)
P.2 Enterprise Architect (Level 2)
P.2 Enterprise Architect (Level 3)
P.2 Enterprise Architect - Specialist (Level 3)
P.4 Organizational Development Consultant (Level 3)
P.5 Project Executive (Level 3)
P.5 Project Executive - Specialist (Level 3)
P.8 Project Leader (Level 3)
P.9 Project Manager (Level 2)
P.9 Project Manager (Level 3)
P.9 Project Manager - Specialist (Level 3)
P.11 Quality Assurance Specialist/Analyst (Level 3)

Workstream 5: Cyber Protection Services
 
C.3 Information Technology Security Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA) and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Analyst (Level 3)
C.6 IT Security Engineer (Level 3)
C.8 Network Security Analyst (Level 3)
 
ANTICIPATED START DATE

March 2021

SECURITY REQUIREMENT

SRCL: Common PS SRCL #6
Bidder Minimum Security Level Required: valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS)
Resource Minimum Security Level Required: Reliability

NUMBER AND PROPOSED PERIODS OF CONTRACTS

It is intended to result in the award of up to two contracts in each of the Workstreams 1, 2, 3, and 4, and one contract in Workstream 5, with each contract purchasing Work from only one Workstream. Each contract will be for three years plus two 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.

CURRENT INCUMBENTS

Vendor name: Cistel Technology Inc..
Contract Period:  2016/Apr/01 to 2021/Mar/31
Contract Value (including applicable taxes): $25,107,597.53
Services: Business Applications Services

Vendor name: Cistel Technology Inc..
Contract Period:  2016/Apr/01 to 2021/Mar/31
Contract Value (including applicable taxes): $23,796,074.23
Services: Project Management and IT Security Services

Vendor name: Modis Canada Inc..
Contract Period:  2016/Apr/01 to 2021/Mar/31
Contract Value (including applicable taxes): $16, 072,129.17
Services: IMS Business Alignment

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.
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 Carole Holden at Carole.Holden@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Bidders are requested to clearly indicate the Workstream(s) 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.