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TBIPS - IT and Cyber Security Risk Management Services for ISC and CIRNAC

Department of Indigenous Services (ISC)
CanadaBuys Posted: May 29, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is seeking Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) for IT and Cyber Security Risk Management Services. The core objective is to perform, verify, analyze, design, test, assess, and monitor IT and cyber security risk management activities for ISC and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). The services aim to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks, ensuring alignment with Government of Canada security policies and enhancing departmental resilience.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

  • Organization: Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
  • Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Karen Mezher
  • Email: [email protected]

CONTRACT DETAILS

  • Contract Type: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS)
  • Estimated Contract Value: Tier 1 (up to $4.5 million)
  • Option Years: Three additional one-year options.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

  • Supply Arrangement Holders: Only TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432 qualified under Tier 1 are eligible.
  • Required Security Clearances:
    • Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET.
    • Personnel security screening at the level of SECRET.
  • Technical Categories: Bidders must have expertise in:
    • Information technology security methodology, policy and procedures analyst, Level 3.
    • Information technology security threat and risk assessment and certification and accreditation analyst, Level 3.
    • Information technology security design specialist, Level 3.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must demonstrate proficiency in:

  • Conducting Security Assessments following GC IT Security Risk Management methodology (ITSG-33).
  • Adhering to Communications Security Establishment (CSE) guidelines and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) policies.
  • Utilizing best practices in cyber risk management and security frameworks.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  • Deliverables include comprehensive security assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring of IT security practices.
  • Performance metrics will likely include adherence to timelines, quality of assessments, and alignment with government security standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with the following may gain a competitive edge:

  • Additional certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
  • Proven experience with Indigenous Services or similar governmental projects.
  • Familiarity with the unique challenges of cyber security in the context of Indigenous communities.

This summary captures the essential information for bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity. Interested parties should ensure they meet the mandatory requirements and consider the preferred qualifications to enhance their proposals.

Due Date
July 14, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
1000268562

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) This requirement is for: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432 who qualified under Tier 1 (= $0 - $4.5M), under the region / metropolitan area, level of expertise and for the following categories: • C.2. Information technology security methodology, policy and procedures analyst, Level 3 • C.3. Information technology security threat and risk assessment and certification and accreditation analyst, Level 3 • C.7. Information technology security design specialist, 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: 1. 10947482 Canada Inc. 2. 1511995 Ontario Limited, iPSS inc., Epi-Use Now Inc., in JV 3. Adirondack Information Management Inc., Entrust Limited, Artemp Personnel Services Inc., The AIM Group Inc., in JOINT VENTURE 4. CALIAN LTD., DWP SOLUTIONS INC., IN JOINT VENTURE 5. CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc. 6. Deloitte Inc. 7. IPSS INC. 8. KPMG LLP 9. MINDWIRE SYSTEMS LTD., Akkada Professional Services inc., HubSpoke Inc., in Joint Venture 10. OLAV CONSULTING CORP., MOSHWA ABORIGINAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, IN JOINT VENTURE 11. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP 12. PureLogic IT Solutions Inc 13. TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA 14. Thinking Big Information Technology Inc. 15. TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. Description of the Requirement: The Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has a requirement for professional services on an “as and when required” basis through Task Authorizations (TAs) to perform, verify, analyze, design, test, assess and monitor IT/Cyber security risk management activities for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) programs, applications and systems. The resources will be required to conduct Security Assessments following the risk management principles, methodologies and requirements defined in the GC IT Security Risk Management methodology (ITSG-33), Communications Security Establishment (CSE) guidelines, and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) policies, directives and standards. The services required are aimed at proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks, enhancing departmental resilience, and ensuring alignment with Government of Canada (GC) security policies, frameworks, and best practices. 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: SRCL PWGSC FILE No. 1000268562 applies Minimum Corporate Security Required: Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET Minimum Resource Security Required: Personnel security screening at the level of SECRET Applicable Trade Agreements: • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA) • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA) • Canada-Honduras Free-Trade Agreement • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) • Canada-United Kingdon Trade Continuity Agreement • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Proposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from contract award to two years later, with three (3) additional one-year option periods to extend the term of the contract. Estimated Level of Effort: The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 240 days per year per resource. Contracting Authority Information: File Number: 1000268562 Contracting Authority: Karen Mezher Phone Number: (343) 992-3583 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

Selection Criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

Regions of Opportunity

National Capital Region (NCR)

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)

Reference Number

cb-921-99565568

Amendment Number

001

Contracting Entity

Department of Indigenous Services (ISC)

Contact Name

Karen Mezher

Contact Email

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Gatineau

Organization Province / State

Quebec

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

July 14, 2026

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