Question 1

What is "Modernization of Marine Certification Processing and Seafarer Service Tools"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**  
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
  Transport Canada is seeking a contractor to modernize marine certification processing by digitizing the submission and processing of Marine Medical Examination Reports (MMER) and related certifications.

- **Project scope and objectives:**  
  The project's objective is to enhance efficiency, traceability, and visibility for Transport Canada and seafarers through streamlined digital solutions.

- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
  This project will result in one contract based on the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Supply Arrangement. The estimated level of effort will be for 240 days per resource per year, but specific monetary values are not disclosed.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**  
- **Issuing organization:**  
  Department of Transport (Transport Canada).

- **Contact details:**  
  Meghan Jazzar  
  Email: meghan.jazzar@tc.gc.ca

- **Important dates:**  
  - Posted: December 17, 2025  
  - Due: January 22, 2026  
  - Estimated Contract Period: From award to two years later.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**  
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
  Compliance with security requirements associated with the procurement, including a minimum corporate security level of "Secret" and resource security of "Reliability and/or Secret".

- **Mandatory qualifications:**  
  Required expertise includes the following roles:  
  - Application/Software Architect (1 resource, Level 3)  
  - Programmer Analyst (3 resources, Level 3)  
  - Business Transformation Architect (1 resource, Level 3)

- **Set-aside requirements:**  
  None explicitly stated.

- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:**  
  None explicitly stated.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**  
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
  Expertise in application/software architecture and business transformation, focusing on digital solutions for certification processes.

- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:**  
  Not specified; however, familiarity with digital transformation frameworks and software development life cycles would be advantageous.

- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
  Not detailed in the documents.

- **Evaluation criteria:**  
  Not specified, but past experience in similar projects may be relevant.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**  
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
  Additional experience with government-related software solutions and knowledge of marine certification processes would be beneficial.

- **Preferred qualifications:**  
  Previous involvement in similar digitization or modernization projects in the public sector.

- **Additional evaluation factors:**  
  Specific competitive advantages are not detailed.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**  
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
  Not explicitly mentioned.

- **Weighting of different criteria:**  
  Not specified.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
  Past performance in delivering similar projects may be considered during evaluation.

This summary provides a structured overview of the potential opportunity, detailing essential requirements and enabling companies to assess their fit for this project.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 22, 2026 (3 days left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-3-79992326

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