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What is "Information Management Architect services"?

Accepted Answer

### OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: Information Management Architect Services

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Description:** The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking professional Information Management Architect services.
- **Project Scope and Objectives:** The goal is to support the development of a connected and modernized Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA) for DND/CAF, with a focus on enhancing Defence information classifications and the effectiveness of Defence classification structures within the EIA framework.
- **Contract Type:** This opportunity will result in the award of one (1) contract for services.
- **Estimated Level of Effort:** The contract is estimated for 190 days.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Department of National Defence (DND)
- **Contact Details:** 
   - Stephanie Yuen  
   - Email: stephanie.yuen@forces.gc.ca
- **Important Dates:** 
   - Posted Date: December 30, 2025  
   - Due Date: January 16, 2026  
   - Contract Performance Period: Date of contract award to one (1) year post-award.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications/Registrations:** 
   - Must be a holder of the TBIPS Supply Arrangement (SA) under EN578-170432, qualified in Tier 1 under the National Capital Region, Level 3 for category I.5 (IM Architect).
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** 
   - No specific mandatory qualifications are detailed beyond the requirement for the Tier 1 status and IM Architect category.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** 
   - There are no specified set-aside requirements.
- **Geographic Restrictions or Location Requirements:** 
   - Services must be provided within the National Capital Region.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** 
   - Expertise in Information Management and Architecture, particularly concerning Defence information classifications.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:** 
   - Deliverables are not explicitly detailed but will relate to enhancing the coherence and effectiveness of classification structures within the EIA framework.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience:** 
   - Additional experience in Defence-related information management may be advantageous but is not specified as mandatory.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** 
   - No specific preferred qualifications are noted.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** 
   - No additional factors are explicitly mentioned.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** 
   - The evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined, but the emphasis will likely be on relevant experience and demonstrated capability in supporting modernized Defence Information Management structures.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** 
   - Not specified, but historical performance in similar contracts may be considered.

This opportunity targets companies with specialized services in Information Management Architecture, specifically those with past experience in Defence sectors and relevant qualifications under the established TBIPS framework.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 16, 2026 (Overdue).

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