NOTICE OF PLANNED PROCUREMENT (NPP) FOR THE PROVISION OF MULTI-TIER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES under Supply Arrangement EN578-260567

PURPOSE & SCOPE:
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking proposals for the provision of Multi-Tier Information Management (IM) and Information Technology (IT) Research and Advisory Services under Supply Arrangement (SA) EN578-26-0567. The objective is to enhance decision-making capabilities, operational strategies, and project implementations for CMHC's Chief Information Officer (CIO) Community and other internal clients. Deliverables include:

• Deliverable 1: IM/IT Research Library Access
• Deliverable 2: Document/Artefact Review, Vetting, and Advice
• Deliverable 3: Contractor Resource Q&As Support
  The contract is anticipated to last for 3 years with two optional renewal years.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing Organization: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
• Contact Details: Mike Shellard, Senior Officer, Procurement, Email: [email protected]
• Important Dates:
  • Posted: November 28, 2025
  • Due: December 23, 2025
  • RFP issue date: November 2025
  • Award date: February 2026

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Certifications: Suppliers must be qualified under PSPC SA EN578-26-0567.
• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Experience providing IM/IT research and advisory services.
• Set-Aside Requirements: None stated.
• Geographic Restrictions: Open to suppliers qualified under the specified SA arrangement.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities include:
  • Providing access to extensive IM/IT research.
  • Ability to conduct document reviews, vetting, and advisory services.
  • Support for Q&As related to contractor resources.
• Deliverables must meet CMHC's requirements for all operational tiers (executives, middle management, operational teams).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-Have Certifications: Familiarity with relevant IM/IT frameworks or methodologies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated history of similar project completions or extensive research service provisions.
• Additional evaluation factors may include innovative approaches or specialized knowledge in housing and mortgage sectors.

This structured summary serves to align potential suppliers with the requirements outlined by CMHC, ensuring a clear understanding of deliverables, mandatory qualifications, and evaluation methods for the RFP process.