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TBIPS, Professional IM/IT services for Business Architecture, Security Governance, and User Experience & Accessibility projects and tasks for the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC).

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
CanadaBuys Posted: November 14, 2025

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PURPOSE & SCOPE:
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is seeking to procure Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) for Business Architecture, Security Governance, and User Experience & Accessibility. The project aims to supplement internal capacity and access specialized skill sets to enhance, modify, and optimize existing tools and applications through "as-and-when" requested services. This contract is structured as a Task-Authorization Contract with an estimated range of 625 to 1000 days of effort across various resource categories. The contract duration extends from the contract signing to March 31, 2026, with an option for five additional one-year extensions.

BUYER INFORMATION:

  • Issuing Organization: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
  • Contact Person: Pavlo Kyryakov
  • Contact Details: Phone: (613)-290-2003, Email: [email protected]
  • Important Dates:
    • Solicitation Date: November 14, 2025
    • Closing Date: December 1, 2025, 2:00 PM Ottawa Time
    • Anticipated Start Date: December 17, 2025
    • Estimated Delivery Date: March 31, 2026

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Security Clearances: Mandatory security clearances as follows:
    • Secret Level Clearance: Required for certain roles (e.g., Business Transformation Architect, Information Technology Security Design Specialist).
    • Reliability Clearance: Required for other roles (e.g., Business Analyst, Web Designer).
  • Qualifications: Must be a TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holder qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Key Capabilities Needed:
    • Expertise in Business Architecture (Business Transformation Architects, Business Process Re-engineering Consultants, Business Analysts).
    • Skills in Security Governance (Information Technology Security Design, Methodology, and Policy Analysts).
    • Competence in User Experience & Accessibility (Web Designers, Testers).
  • Deliverables: The services will be provided based on Task Authorizations, with resources expected to work on varying project tasks as outlined in the solicitation.

This structured summary provides critical insights into the opportunity for companies interested in competing for the FCAC's TBIPS contract, helping assess matchability based on mandatory and preferred criteria.

Due Date
December 15, 2025
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
20251504A

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Reference Number: 20251504A Solicitation Number: 20251504A Organization Name: The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) Solicitation Date: 2025-11-14 Closing Date: 2025-12-01, 2:00 PM Ottawa Time Anticipated Start Date: 2025-12-17 Estimated Delivery Date: 2026-03-31 Estimate Level of Effort: Varies, see below Contract Duration: The contract period will be from the date of contract to 2026-03-31 with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to five (5) additional one-year periods. Solicitation Method: Competitive Applicable Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA), the Canada-Honduras Free-Trade Agreement, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: Up to 3 Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This bid solicitation is a re-tender of the requirement described in bid solicitation number 20251504 dated 2025-11-05 with a bid closing date of 2025-11-20 at 02 :00 PM; this document replaces the previous version entirely. This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories: WORKSTREAM 1: Business Architecture Firm Requirement Resource Category Level of Expertise Level of Security Clearance Required *Estimated Level of Effort (days) Estimated Number of Resources Required B.7 Business Transformation Architect 3 Secret 625 1 * Estimate only, includes total number of days for entire contract duration (including all optional periods), the actual number of days will be determined throughout the course of the project. Optional Resources Resource Category Level of Expertise Level of Security Clearance Required *Estimated Level of Effort (days) **Estimated Number of Resources Required B.5 Business Process Re-engineering Consultant 2 Secret 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 4 B.7 Business Transformation Architect 3 Secret 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 4 B.1 Business Analyst 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 4 P.9 Project Manager 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 4 B.3 Business Consultant 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 4 * Estimate only, includes total number of days for entire contract duration (including all optional periods) the actual number of days will be determined throughout the course of the project. ** Estimate only, actual number of optional resources for each category will be determined throughout the course of the project. WORKSTREAM 2: Security Governance Firm Requirement Resource Category Level of Expertise Level of Security Clearance Required *Estimated Level of Effort (days) Estimated Number of Resources Required C.7 Information Technology Security Design Specialist 3 Secret 1000 1 * Estimate only, includes total number of days for entire contract duration (including all optional periods), the actual number of days will be determined throughout the course of the project. Optional Resources Resource Category Level of Expertise Level of Security Clearance Required *Estimated Level of Effort (days) **Estimated Number of Resources Required C.2 Information Technology Security Methodology, Policy and Procedures Analyst 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of four (4) C.3 Information technology security threat and risk assessment and certification and accreditation analyst 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of four (4) C.7 Information Technology Security Design Specialist 3 Secret 250 One or more, up to a maximum of four (4) C.11 Information technology security vulnerability analysis specialist 2 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of four (4) * Estimate only, includes total number of days for entire contract duration (including all optional periods) the actual number of days will be determined throughout the course of the project. ** Estimate only, the actual number of optional resources for each category will be determined throughout the course of the project. WORKSTREAM 3: User Experience and Accessibility Firm Requirement Resource Category Level of Expertise Level of Security Clearance Required *Estimated Level of Effort (days) Estimated Number of Resources Required A.13 Web Designer 2 Reliability 250 1 * Estimate only, includes total number of days for entire contract duration (including all optional periods), the actual number of days will be determined throughout the course of the project. Optional Resources Resource Category Level of Expertise Level of Security Clearance Required *Estimated Level of Effort (days) **Estimated Number of Resources Required A.11 Tester 2 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 5 A.13 Web Designer 2 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 5 A.11 Tester 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 5 A.13 Web Designer 3 Reliability 250 One or more, up to a maximum of 5 * Estimate only, includes total number of days for entire contract duration (including all optional periods) the actual number of days will be determined throughout the course of the project. ** Estimate only, the actual number of optional resources for each category will be determined throughout the course of the project. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1. Adirondack Information Management Inc. 2. Cistel Technology Inc. 3. Deloitte Inc. 4. Donna Cona Inc. 5. Eminent Systems Inc. 6. I.M.P. Group Limited 7. IPSS INC. 8. IT/NET OTTAWA INC, KPMG LLP, in joint venture 9. MAKWA Resourcing Inc. 10. Maplesoft Consulting Inc. 11. Michael Wager Consulting Inc. 12. S.I. SYSTEMS ULC 13. Teksystems Canada Corp./Société Teksystems Canada 14. MGIS Inc. 15. Onaki Création S.E.N.C., IBISKA TELECOM INC., in Joint Venture 16. Symbiotic Group Inc., Akkodis Canada Inc., IN JOINT VENTURE *** Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) thanks you for your interest in our procurement process. The RFP will only be open to the sixteen (16) suppliers listed on the NPP and we will not be adding any additional suppliers to this solicitation. FCAC has met the mandatory requirements under the PSPC TBIPS SA and we are confident that we will be receiving a sufficient number of proposals to make this a truly competitive process. With our current staffing limitations, we cannot invite additional proponents without creating undo process or inefficiencies within our procurement system. FCAC thanks you again for your interest and going forward we will keep your firm in mind for our future requirements. Description of Work: The FCAC is seeking to establish Task-Authorization Contract(s) with a qualified Supplier(s), in order to supplement internal capacity and access specialized skill sets experience not available internally, and provide "as-and-when" requested services as deemed necessary by the FCAC, including enhancements, modifications and optimizations to current tools and applications. On an as and when required basis, through the issuance of Task Authorizations (TAs), FCAC requires a Contractor to supply resources to provide professional IM/IT services for Business Architecture, Security Governance, and User Experience and Accessibility projects and tasks for the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL # 19 applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: DOS – Reliability 7 Secret Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Contract Authority Name: Pavlo Kyryakov Phone Number: (613)-290-2003 Email Address: [email protected] 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. NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. 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

Selection Criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

Regions of Opportunity

Canada

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)

Reference Number

cb-884-24633510

Amendment Number

001

Contracting Entity

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)

Contact Name

Pavlo Kyryakov

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+16132902003

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Ottawa

Organization Province / State

Ontario

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

July 29, 2026

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