NPP - TSPS - Physical Security and Structural Engineering Support Services

Summary of Opportunity Information

1. Purpose:
   The main purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to supplement the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) with Physical Security and Structural Engineering Support Services (PSSESS). The objective is to provide qualified personnel—including Intermediate and Senior Structural Engineers, Junior Civil Engineering Graduates, Senior Civil Engineering Technologists, Senior UAV/Drone Hazards Technicians, and Intermediate Draftspersons—to fulfill critical operational needs and ensure timely project delivery amidst increasing project demands within the Physical Security section.

2. Buyer Information:
   The opportunity is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC). The main contact for the RFP is Tracy Langille, who can be reached via email at [email protected].

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: October 15, 2025
   • Due Date: October 31, 2025, at 14:00 (local time)

4. Key Requirements:

   • The RFP is open only to Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-18TSPS qualified under Tier 1 for specific categories of personnel.
   • Required personnel categories include:
     • Drafts Person / Illustrator (Intermediate)
     • Civil Engineering Technician (Senior)
     • UAV/Drone Hazards Technician (Senior)
     • Engineering Graduate (Junior)
     • Professional Engineer/Physical Security (Intermediate and Senior)
     • Professional Engineer/Structural (Intermediate and Senior)
   • The estimated contract period is from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2030, with a minimum level of effort ranging from 90 to 220 days per year for each stream.
   • Security clearance requirements are classified as "Secret", with the minimum corporate and resource security also requiring a "Secret" designation.
   • Bidders must be aware of various Canadian trade agreements pertinent to this procurement, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

This opportunity is vital for businesses offering engineering services, especially those specializing in physical security and structural engineering. Interested parties should ensure that they hold the necessary qualifications and consider the urgency of the projects described in the RFP.