NPP -Financial Management and Accounting Services in Support of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Financial Management Function

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking to establish a contract for Financial and Accounting Services. This requirement is intended to support the financial management function of the AAFC and will be provided on an “as and when requested” basis. The contract is structured for an initial duration of one year, with the possibility of extending for three additional one-year option periods.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this opportunity is Kyle Harrington, who can be reached at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Must be a qualified Supply Arrangement Holder under the PASS Supply Arrangement E60ZQ-180001, specifically within Stream 6.
• No specific certifications or registrations are mentioned, but bidders should be familiar with the requirements under the PASS framework.
• No specific security clearances or set-aside restrictions are indicated.
• Geographic restrictions apply, as services must be provided within the National Capital Region.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in financial management and accounting services as outlined in Annex "A" (Statement of Work). Familiarity with public sector financial regulations and standards may be advantageous.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:

• Experience in providing financial and accounting services to government entities.
• Familiarity with the specific financial management needs of the agriculture and agri-food sector.
• Previous successful engagements under similar contracts or frameworks.

This summary provides an overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the contract with the AAFC.