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What is "SBIPS RFSA (Solution-based Informatics)"?

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### Summary of Opportunity: SBIPS RFSA (Solution-based Informatics)

1. **Purpose**: 
   The main purpose of this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is to establish a framework for procuring Solution-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS) for Public Works and Government Services Canada. This RFSA serves as a refresh of the initial SBIPS arrangement published in 2016 and aims to provide federal departments with access to pre-qualified suppliers to meet their informatical and technical service requirements across Canada, excluding areas under Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements (CLCA).

2. **Buyer Information**: 
   The issuing organization is **Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)**. 
   - **Contact Information**: 
     - **Supply Team Leader**: rcnmdai.ncrimos@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
     - **Enquiries** can be directed to: 
       - TBIPS / SBIPS Team: PARCNMDAI.APNCRIMOS@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

3. **Important Dates**: 
   - **Posted Date**: October 4, 2024
   - **Due Date**: July 4, 2028
   - **Bid Solicitation Periods**: Refresh occurs quarterly, aligned with the Government of Canada’s fiscal quarters: 
     - April to June 
     - July to September 
     - October to December 
     - January to March

4. **Key Requirements**:
   - Interested suppliers must register and create an account on the Supplier Module of the Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) e-Portal.
   - All suppliers must submit their response online via the CPSS Supplier Module by the solicitation closing date and submit any required documentation by email if requested by Canada.
   - There is a set-aside program for Indigenous businesses, requiring certification in the CPSS and registration on the Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) to qualify under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).
   - Existing SBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders can qualify for additional streams but are not required to submit unless seeking modification.
   - Services may need to be provided in one or both official languages of Canada as per governmental requirements.

This opportunity is crucial for businesses specializing in informatics and technical services looking to engage with Canadian federal procurement processes. Suppliers should ensure full compliance with registration and submission requirements to pursue this arrangement effectively.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is July 4, 2028 (868 days left).

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