PASS RFSA Refresh
Summary of PASS RFSA Refresh Opportunity Purpose: The main purpose of the PASS RFSA Refresh is to establish a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) that allows new suppliers to qualify for a PASS Supply Arrangement (SA) and enables existing suppliers to expand their qualifications across various Str...
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THIS IS A REPUBLICATION OF THE "PASS RFSA Refresh 2018" NOTICE PREVIOUSLY POSTED AT https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/pw-zq-006-34673 This solicitation is a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA). Resulting Supply Arrangements (SAs) are non-binding agreements between Canada and suppliers to facilitate the procurement process and are not contracts. Future requirements solicited through a SA may result in contracts, but a contract will only exist if and when a contract is awarded. The Professional Audit and Support Services (PASS) SA is a federal government-wide mandatory procurement tool for the provision of professional services required to meet obligations set by two Treasury Board policies: the Policy on Internal Audit and the Policy on Financial Management. This Refresh solicitation provides the opportunity to New Suppliers to qualify for a PASS SA; it also provides Existing Suppliers the opportunity to qualify for more Streams, etc., throughout the validity period of the PASS SA. PLEASE NOTE: Existing Suppliers are NOT REQUIRED to submit an arrangement to this solicitation in order to maintain their PASS SA as is. CENTRALIZED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SYSTEM (CPSS) All suppliers that want to submit an arrangement will have to establish an account in the Supplier Module of the PWGSC Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) e-Portal. Instructions on accessing the Supplier Module e-Portal application are specified in the RFSA. Suppliers will be required to submit a portion of their arrangement through the CPSS e-Portal Supplier Module. Should suppliers encounter technical difficulties with the Data Collection Component (for example, not able to access, save, or enter data as noted), please review Attachment B of the RFSA (Guide to Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) Data Collection Component (DCC)) or send an email to the Centralized Professional Services ePortal mailbox which can be found at https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/contact-eng.html. PLEASE REFER TO THE SOLICITATION DASHBOARD OF THE CPSS ePORTAL FOR THE CURRENT CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICABLE REFRESH PERIOD
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
open
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*SRV
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Regions of Opportunity
*Canada
Regions of Delivery
*Canada *Foreign *Remote Offsite
Reference Number
cb-8475-70653001
Amendment Number
011
Contracting Entity
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Contact Name
PASS SA Authority / Autorité de l'AMA SPSV
Contact Email
tpsgc.paspsvaaauthorite-appasssaauthority.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Contact Phone
+16133020769
Contact Country
Quebec
Organization City
Gatineau
Organization Province / State
Quebec
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the proposal submission deadline?
The proposal submission deadline is July 31, 2028 (688 days left).
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Summary of PASS RFSA Refresh Opportunity
1. Purpose:
The main purpose of the PASS RFSA Refresh is to establish a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) that allows new suppliers to qualify for a PASS Supply Arrangement (SA) and enables existing suppliers to expand their qualifications across various Streams and Regions. The PASS SA serves as a mandatory federal procurement tool for professional audit and support services required under Treasury Board policies, specifically the Policy on Internal Audit and the Policy on Financial Management. These arrangements facilitate the procurement process without creating binding contracts until specific contracts are awarded.
2. Buyer Information:
The opportunity is issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). For inquiries, suppliers can contact:
- Contact: PASS SA Authority
- Email: tpsgc.paspsvaaauthorite-appasssaauthority.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
3. Important Dates:
- Posted Date: August 25, 2023
- Due Date: July 31, 2028 (2:00 PM EST)
- The solicitation has been altered for quarterly refreshes, allowing ongoing opportunities to qualify throughout its duration. Closing dates for refresh periods will be specified in the Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) e-Portal.
4. Key Requirements:
To qualify for a PASS SA, suppliers must establish an account in the Supplier Module of the CPSS e-Portal and submit required documents, including:
- CVs of resources for each Stream applied for, demonstrating adherence to educational and professional qualifications as specified in the Statement of Requirements.
- Details regarding the educational background, professional designations, and work experience of the proposed resources, although there is an acknowledgment that some documents may have previously been misreferenced (i.e., Section 5 was stated to be missing in Annex A).
Additional Notes:
- Existing suppliers are not mandated to reapply to maintain their current arrangements.
- Technical difficulties with submissions can be addressed by consulting specific attachments in the RFSA or contacting the Centralized Professional Services e-Portal support.
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