THS 5.1 Computer, Application Support

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

For

Temporary Help Services (THS)

GSIN: D302A Informatics Professional Services

Reference Number:        26-304567        Solicitation Number:        26-304567

Organization Name:        Department of foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Solicitation Date:        2026-01-07        Closing Date:        2026-01-16 02:00 PM Eastern Time ET

Anticipated Start Date:        as soon as possible

Estimated Delivery Date:        2027-03-05        Estimate Level of Effort:

1800 hours

Contract Duration:

The period of the contract is from April 3rd, 2026, to March 5th, 2027,

Solicitation Method:        Competitive

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:        No        Number of Contracts:        1

Applicable Trade Agreements:

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

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

•         the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT),

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

•         the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), and

•         the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA)

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Requirement Details

Tendering Procedure:        Selective Tendering

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

CATEGORY        LEVEL OF EXPERTISE        ESTIMATED NUMBER OF RESOURCES REQUIRED

5.1 Computer, Application Support        Level 3        1

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

STREAM 5: Project management services

1.        Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc.

2.        9149481 Canada Inc.

3.        Cistel Technology Inc.

4.        D2D Analytics Inc.

5.        Fanar Enterprise Solutions Inc.

6.        IBISKA Telecom Inc.

7.        iFathom Corporation

8.        Nortak Software Ltd.

9.        Northern Brainwaves Consulting Inc.

10.        SoftSim Technologies Inc.

11.        Solana Networks INC.

12.        TAG HR The Associates Group Inc.

Description of Work:

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFTAD) has implemented an Enterprise Web Content Management System (EWCMS) across 200+ websites that are managed around the world.

The OpenText (formerly Interwoven) product supports internet and intranet web site management. The EWCMS section maintains and continues to evolve the solution which consists of software tools, methods and best practices. An emphasis is placed on the reusability of design ideas, development of components and models, information management structures and business procedures.

A full range of services is provided to meet client requests. Typical activities include analysis of information architecture, business functional and technical requirements, configuration and development, testing, and post implementation support.

Incumbent Information:

There is no incumbent in any specified role.

Security Requirement:        Common PS SRCL #34 applies

Minimum Corporate Security Required:        SECRET

Minimum Resource Security Required:         SECRET

Contract Authority

Name:        Natasha Postulart

Email Address: natasha.postulart@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.

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