NPP - Crypto Business Analyst

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking to procure the services of three (3) Business Analysts (B.1) to support the Cryptographic Capabilities Program (CCP). The core objective is to ensure the sustainability, availability, and reliability of future implementations of cryptographic capabilities and their supporting components. This includes tasks such as requirements identification and development, obtaining necessary approvals for project documentation, and defining architectural artifacts.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of National Defence (DND), located in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this opportunity is Alexandria Roy, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: June 16, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: June 30, 2026, at 14:00
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: January 4, 2027, to January 1, 2029

CONTRACT DETAILS

This procurement is a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) against a Supply Arrangement (SA) under the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) framework. The contract is expected to result in one award, although the estimated contract value is not specified. The total estimated level of effort is 1440 days.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Security Clearances: All proposed resources must hold a valid Top Secret SIGINT and NATO Secret personnel security clearance.
• Corporate Security: Minimum corporate security requirement is Top Secret.
• Registration: Contractors must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
• Experience: Bidders must be holders of the TBIPS Supply Arrangement under EN578-170432, qualified under Tier 1 for the region/metropolitan area and level of expertise.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Business analysis related to cryptographic capabilities.
• Requirements identification and development.
• Familiarity with project documentation, doctrine, and policy suite approvals.
• Architectural artifacts definition.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Comprehensive requirements documentation.
• Approved project and initiative documentation.
• Defined architectural artifacts.
  Performance metrics and specific reporting requirements are not detailed but will likely be established in the contract.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined high score for technical merit and price. Specific weighting is not provided, but bidders should focus on demonstrating technical capabilities and competitive pricing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, preferred qualifications that may enhance a bidder's competitiveness include:

• Experience in cryptographic systems or related fields.
• Additional relevant certifications or training in business analysis or project management.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity.