TBIPS – DFATD – Application Software Architects for Business Solutions

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

For

TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)

UNSPC: 81111705

TBIPS – DFATD – Application Software Architects for Business Solutions

Reference Number:        25-282979        Solicitation Number:        25-282979

Organization Name:        Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Solicitation Date:        2025-03-13        Closing Date:         2025–03-31

Anticipated Start Date:        2025-04-30

Estimated Delivery Date:        2027–04-29        Estimate Level of Effort:        Twenty six hundred and forty (2,640) days total for a maximum of 6 resources

Contract Duration:        The contract period will be for an estimated twelve (24) months from the date of contract

Solicitation Method:        Competitive

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:        No        Number of Contracts:        Two

Applicable Trade Agreements:

•        The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

•        The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA),

•        Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

•        The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA),

•        Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

•        Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)

•        Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

•        The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA),

•        The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA)

•        Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

•        World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),

Requirement Details

Tendering Procedure:        Selective Tendering

This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories

A.        A.1 Application Software Architects L3

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

3902641 Canada Inc

Adirondack Information Management Inc.

Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.

Cofomo Inc.

Convergence Concepts Inc.

Donna Cona Inc.

EXPERIS CANADA INC.

Factr Limited

I4C INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING INC

Leverage Technology Resources Inc.

OpenFrame Technologies and Mindstream TC & PSB in Joint Venture

Outwitly Inc

T.I.7 INC., Quarry Consulting Inc., in joint venture

Tundra Technical Solutions Inc

WorldHire Inc

Description of Work:

The Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) has identified a requirement for multiple Application Software Architects with a Secret clearance to provide support to Business Solutions team in the delivery of Digital Transformation projects for departmental projects and initiatives.

Through this RFP, the Business solutions directorate aims to provide clients with senior level resources to work in collaboration with the Project Manager and Business Analyst to help business transform and improve their digital posture and their legacy processes. In addition, the intention is to work with clients to get a clear picture of their roadmap and establish a technology strategy aligned with their organizational constraints and needs that will focus on benefits.

Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation:

Security Requirement:        Common PS SRCL #34 applies

Minimum Corporate Security Required:        SECRET

Minimum Resource Security Required:         SECRET

Contract Authority

Name:        Betty Woodman

Phone Number:        343-203-6922

Email Address: betty.woodman@international.gc.ca

Inquiries

Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.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.

NOTE: Task‐Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact RCNMDAI.‐ NCRIMOS@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