Question 1

What is "NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**: Four (4) Programmer Analysts (A.7) to support the Salesforce Platform for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
- **Project scope and objectives**: The project aims to modernize the Online Applicant Portal (OAP) to improve service delivery, enhance the recruitment process by making it more candidate-centric, and introduce digital transparency in candidate engagement and onboarding.
- **Contract type and estimated value**: The contract is for task-based informatics professional services with a performance period lasting until two (2) years from the date of contract award. Estimated contract value is not specified.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization**: Department of National Defence (DND)
- **Contact details**: Rachel Desjardins (rachel.desjardins@forces.gc.ca)
- **Important dates**: 
  - **Posted**: January 6, 2026
  - **Due**: January 21, 2026
  - **Performance period**: From contract award date until two (2) years later.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations**: Not specified.
- **Mandatory qualifications**: Experience in Salesforce platform development and programming.
- **Set-aside requirements**: None mentioned.
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements**: Not specified.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed**: Proficiency in programming, analysis, and development on the Salesforce platform.
- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required**: Salesforce development methodologies.
- **Deliverables and performance standards**: Deliverables related to modernizing the OAP and enhancing the recruiting process through technical support.
- **Evaluation criteria**: Not explicitly mentioned.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience**: Additional certifications in Salesforce or related technologies may be beneficial.
- **Preferred qualifications**: Experience with military or government recruitment systems.
- **Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage**: Proven track record in similar projects or familiarity with CAF operations may enhance proposals.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated**: Not explicitly detailed.
- **Weighting of different criteria**: Not mentioned.
- **Past performance requirements**: Past experience with similar informatics projects will likely play a significant role.

This summary highlights the core aspects of the opportunity, emphasizing the skills and qualifications that align with potential candidates for the role, while clearly distinguishing between mandatory and preferred criteria.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 21, 2026 (8 days left).

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