RFP – TSPS – Solution-Based – Solicitation Number 1000262055

Solutions-Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement

This requirement is for: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, for services in the National Capital region and for the following stream(s): Project Management Services Stream, Project Manager Consultant.

The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract.

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.

1.        Acosys Consulating Services Inc., Services Conseils Acosys Inc., Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP, IN JOINT VENTURE

2.        Azur Human Resources Limited

3.        Blue Water Sourcing Inc

4.        Contract Community Inc., Nisha Technologies Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE

5.        Deloitte

6.        Ernst & Young LLP

7.        Factr Limited, Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE

8.        Kelly Sears Consulting Group

9.        KPMG LLP

10.        Maplestream Inc., Cofono Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE

11.        Neon Soins Inc.

12.        OGGN Inc

13.        Pricewaterhouse Coopers 14. PubliVate Inc.

15. Tato Recruiting Inc., S.I. Systems ULC, in Joint Venture

Description of the Requirement:

CIRNAC has a requirement for a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the socio-economic and geopolitical challenges, opportunities, and implications associated with development of Western Arctic offshore oil and gas resources in the Beaufort Sea.

In order to assess the challenges and opportunities of Western Arctic offshore oil and gas development associated with current and future economic competitiveness and market feasibility of offshore oil and gas exploration and development in the Western Arctic offshore, the assessment will focus on the following areas:

•        Projected developments in the global oil and gas commodity market

•        Socio-economic considerations

•        Geostrategic considerations

•        Infrastructure considerations for offshore development

Security: No security apply to this bid solicitation.

Applicable Trade Agreements:

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government

Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).

Proposed period of contract:

The proposed period of contract shall be from Contract Award to March 31, 2026., plus one additional 6 month period irrevocable option allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract.

File Number: 1000262055

Contracting Authority: Rebecca Elder

Phone Number: 236-996-9114 E-Mail: rebecca.elder@sac-isc.gc.ca Inquiries:

Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting

Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the

Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE

ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.

Debriefings:

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

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

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None