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TBIPS IT Digital Enablement

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)
CanadaBuys Posted: March 13, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) is seeking Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) to support the evolution and modernization of IT service delivery. The project encompasses two key initiatives: the continuation and operationalization of the "Tech for Life" program and the development and implementation of a "Shift-Left" strategy. The objective is to enhance IT service delivery and support at Global Affairs Canada.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

  • Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)
  • Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Jacques Cyr
  • Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory criteria:

  • TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders: Must be qualified under EN578-170432, Tier 1, in the National Capital Region.
  • Required Positions:
    • 2 x B.1 Business Analyst – Level 3
    • 2 x B.3 Business Consultant – Level 3
    • 2 x B.6 Business System Analyst – Level 3
    • 2 x P.1 Change Management Consultant – Level 3
  • Security Clearance: Minimum Corporate Security Required: Secret; Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret.
  • Trade Agreements Compliance: Must comply with various trade agreements including WTO-AGP, CCFTA, AIT, CPFTA, CColFTA, and CPanFTA.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in:

  • IT service delivery and modernization strategies.
  • Change management methodologies.
  • Business analysis and consulting practices.
  • System analysis and operationalization of digital projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Proven experience in similar government IT projects.
  • Advanced certifications in IT service management or project management (e.g., ITIL, PMP).
  • Familiarity with the Canadian government procurement process.

This comprehensive summary provides potential bidders with the essential information needed to assess their fit for the TBIPS IT Digital Enablement opportunity with GAC.

Due Date
March 30, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
26-310891

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) This requirement is for: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432 who qualified under Tier 1, under the National Capital Region (NCR) and under the following categories: • 2 x B.1 Business Analyst – Level 3 • 2 x B.3 Business Consultant – Level 3 • 2 x B.6 Business System Analyst – Level 3 • 2 x P.1 Change Management Consultant – Level 3 The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Legal Name 1 4165047 CANADA INC., INNOVISION CONSULTING INC., IN JOINT VENTURE 2 9149481 Canada Inc. 3 Adirondack Information Management Inc. 4 Capstone Project Solutions Inc. 5 Cistel Technology Inc. 6 IT/NET OTTAWA INC, KPMG LLP, in joint venture 7 KPMG LLP 8 Makwa Resourcing Inc., TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. in JOINT VENTURE 9 NaviGov Inc., SOLID DEFENCE, INC., in Joint Venture 10 NavPoint Consulting Group Inc. 11 Nisha Technologies Inc. 12 S.I. SYSTEMS ULC 13 TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA 14 The AIM Group Inc. 15 Tricon Solutions Inc Description of the Requirement: The objective of this RFP is to gain access to a team of resources that will continue to support the evolution and modernization of IT service delivery and support at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) which consists of two Digital Enablement Projects: 1. The continuation and operationalization of Tech for Life. 2. The development and implementation of a Shift-Left strategy. Security: There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website. Level of Security Requirement: Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #34 applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: Secret Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret Document Safeguarding Security Level Required: N/A Special comments: N/A 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) Proposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028 Estimated Level of Effort: N/A Contracting Authority Information: File Number: 26-310891 Contracting Authority: Jacques Cyr Phone Number: 819-664-2046 E-Mail: [email protected] 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: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed on a quarterly basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Selective tendering

Procurement Category

Services

Reference Number

cb-914-23753250

Amendment Number

000

Contracting Entity

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)

Contact Name

Jacques Cyr

Contact Email

Organization City

Gatineau

Organization Province / State

QC

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

March 31, 2026

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