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Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:
INFORMATION NOTICE: Task Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) RENEWAL / REFRESH and the Migration of the Telecommunication Services Stream of the Technical, Engineering and Maintenance Services (TEMS) Supply Arrangement and the Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA) in to TBIPS ----------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
It is anticipated that the next Task Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) Renewal and Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) Refresh will be published on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS/MERX) in late Fall 2012.
All potential bidders are provided with the following information in advance:
1. General information about the next TBIPS Renewal / Refresh process for bidders;
2. Information concerning the migration of the Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA) and the Telecommunications Services Stream of the Technical, Engineering and Maintenance Services (TEMS) Supply Arrangement as new streams of services into TBIPS; and
3. Overview of the revised list of TBIPS streams and categories.
1.
General Information about the next TBIPS Renewal / Refresh process for bidders:
A number of changes will affect the next TBIPS renewal/refresh as a result of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Professional Services National Procurement Strategy.
The details of the strategy can be found on MERX at http://www.merx.com under solicitation # E60ZH-110001/B.
Bidders are reminded of the importance of reading the TBIPS Renewal / Refresh RFSA/RFSO Solicitation document carefully before submitting an offer.
All bidders will have to establish an account in the Supplier Module of the PWGSC Central Professional Services System (CPSS) e-Portal. Instructions on accessing the Supplier Module e-Portal application will be specified in the RFSO/RFSA document when published.
Bidders submitting a financial bid against the standing offer portion must do so through the CPSS e-Portal Supplier Module.
Bidders will be required to submit a portion of their technical bid through the CPSS e-Portal Supplier Module.
NOTE: As the CPSS e-Portal does not currently accommodate digital signatures, Bidders will be required to submit documents in hard copy format through the Bid Receiving Unit. Instructions in the RFSO/RFSA will provide details.
Bidders who currently hold a TBIPS SO and/or SA and who current hold a TEMS SA (Telecommunications Services Stream) will receive, by email, their list of categories for which Canada considers they have provided evidence of their qualifications. Unless they wish to change their status in a given category or categories, bidders will not be required to provide further details under the Mandatory criterion M.5
Identification of Categories.
2.
Information concerning the migration of the CPSA and the Telecommunications Stream of the
TEMS SA as new streams of Categories into TBIPS:
The TBIPS qualification criteria will apply to all Bidders. Bidders who currently hold a TEMS SA (Telecommunications Services Stream) or a CPSA will be required to meet all TBIPS mandatory criteria, with the exception of the M.5 Identification of Categories migration process, if applicable, as explained below. Bidders who currently hold a TBIPS SO and/or SA will be required to demonstrate and/or certify they still meet all TBIPS mandatory criteria.
a)
M.5 Migration process from the TEMS SA (Telecommunications Services Stream) to the new Telecommunications Services Steam under TBIPS:
(i) Bidders who currently hold a TEMS SA (Telecommunications Services Stream) will be granted the categories for which they were technically compliant as a result of the TEMS technical evaluation.
(ii) Bidders who currently hold a TEMS SA (Telecommunications Services Stream) will have the option to select unsubstantiated categories in accordance with the TBIPS evaluation process; · For the Telecommunication Services Stream, the number of unsubstantiated Categories will not exceed 50% of the number for which they were technically compliant (substantiated Categories). In their bid, a bidder must prioritize those requested unsubstantiated Categories. · Unsubstantiated Categories will not be counted towards the minimum number of Categories required to qualify for a Stream.
(iii) If a Bidder wishes to be considered for the TBIPS Tier 2 level, or was previously qualified on the TBIPS Tier 2 level, the Bidder must either:
· Have provided the minimum of six (6) technically compliant categories under its
previous TEMS qualification; or · Provide substantiated references for additional categories in its bid (to meet the
minimum number of six (6) positively substantiated categories for Tier 2), through the TBIPS evaluation process.
(iv) If the Bidder wishes to be considered for additional categories, substantiated references must be provided in the bid and will be subject to the TBIPS refresh evaluation process (ie: 2 positively substantiated categories for one (1) unsubstantiated category).
b)
M.5 Migration process from CPSA to the new Cyber Protection Services Stream under TBIPS:
Please note that Categories I.12, I.13, I.14 and I.15 from TBIPS Stream 3 IM/IT Services, have
been removed and are now covered under Stream 6 Cyber Protection Services
Categories C.5
and C.16.
(i)
Bidders who currently hold a CPSA will be granted six (6) categories of their choice from the new Cyber Protection Stream (M.5 compliant for SO/SA Tier 1) and will have the option to select unsubstantiated categories in accordance with the TBIPS evaluation process;
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For the Cyber Protection Services Stream, the number of unsubstantiated Categories will not exceed three (3) (50% of the number for which they were granted).
In their bid, a bidder must prioritize those requested unsubstantiated Categories.
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Unsubstantiated Categories will not be counted towards the minimum number of Categories required to qualify for a Stream.
To qualify for TBIPS SA Tier 2, the CPSA Holder must provide three (3) additional substantiated
categories (so that the minimum number of nine (9) positively substantiated categories is met).
(ii)
A Bidder that is a CPSA and a TBIPS SA Holder and is not carrying over categories from
TBIPS Work Stream 3 IM/IT Services to Work Stream 6 Cyber Protection Services will be granted
six (6) categories of its choice.
To qualify for TBIPS SA Tier 2, the CPSA Holder must provide references and obtain positive
substantiation for at least three (3) additional categories.
(iii) A Bidder that is a CPSA and a TBIPS SA Holder and is carrying over one (1)
substantiated IM/IT category from TBIPS Work Stream 3 to Work Stream 6 Cyber Protection
Services will be granted five (5) categories of its choice (i.e.: C.5 or C.16 is to be factored into the
total number of 6 substantiated categories)
To qualify for TBIPS SA Tier 2, the CPSA Holder must provide references and obtain positive
substantiation for at least three (3) additional categories.
(iv)
A Bidder that is a CPSA and a TBIPS SA Holder and is carrying over two (2)
substantiated IM/IT categories from TBIPS Work Stream 3 to Work Stream 6 Cyber Protection
Services will be granted four (4) categories of its choice (i.e.: C.5 and C.16 are to be factored into
the total number of 6 substantiated categories).
To qualify for TBIPS SA Tier 2, the CPSA Holder must provide references and obtain positive
substantiation for at least three (3) additional categories.
c)
If the Bidder wishes to be considered for more or all categories, substantiated references must be provided in the bid and any additional category will be subject to the TBIPS refresh evaluation process (i.e.: 2 positively substantiated categories for 1 unsubstantiated category).
The migration process from the TEMS SA (Telecommunications Services Stream) is different than the migration process from CPSA. This is due to the fact that the Telecommunications Services categories have remained the same during this transitional process whereas the Cyber Protection categories have resulted in the amalgamation of four work streams into one.
3. Overview of the revised list of TBIPS streams and categories:
Note:
The four security categories of TBIPS Stream 3, IM/IT Services, have been removed from TBIPS as they are covered in the new CPSA Stream as explained below:
TBIPS Stream 3 IM/IT:
I.12 PKI Specialist has been transferred to CPSA Stream 6: C.5 PKI Specialist.
I.13 Privacy Specialist has been transferred to CPSA Stream 6: C.16 PIA Specialist
I.14 Security Specialist has been removed in its entirety.
I.15 SSL Specialist has been transferred to CPSA Stream 6: C.5 PKI Specialist
The new Cyber Protection Services Stream of categories originates from the Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA), which is scheduled to be sunset once the next TBIPS renewal/refresh will be completed.
The new Telecommunications Services Stream of categories originates from the Technical, Engineering and Maintenance Services (TEMS) Supply Arrangement which is scheduled to be sunset, in whole or in part, once the next TBIPS renewal/refresh will be completed.
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, we encourage your company to raise it with your IT association, the Office of the Small and Medium Enterprise (OSME) or directly to our office at rcnmdai.-ncrimos@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
Regards,
The IMOS Team
CATEGORIES
STREAM #1 Application Services Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 6 Tier 2
9
A.1 Application/Software Architect A.2 ERP Functional Analyst
A.3 ERP Programmer Analyst
A.4 ERP System Analyst
A.5 ERP Technical Analyst
A.6 Programmer/Software Developer
A.7 Programmer/Analyst
A.8 System Analyst
A.9 System Auditor
A.10
Test Coordinator
A.11
Tester
A.12
WEB Architect
A.13
WEB Designer A.14
WEB Developer A.15
WEB Graphics Designer
A.16
WEB Multimedia Content Consultant A.17 Webmaster
STREAM #2 Geomatics Services
Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 4 Tier 2
6
G.1
Geomatics Analyst
G.2
Geomatics Specialist
G.3
GIS Applications Analyst
G.4
GIS Applications Architect
G.5
GIS Data Architect
G.6
GIS Infrastructure Architect G.7
GIS Programmer/Analyst G.8
GIS Project Manager G.9
GIS System Architect G.10
GIS Web Mapping Developer G.11
Mapping Technician
STREAM #3 IM/IT Services
Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 4 Tier 2
6
I.1
Data Conversion Specialist
I.2
Database Administrator
I.3
Database Analyst/IM Administrator
I.4
Database Modeller/IM Modeller
I.5
IM Architect
I.6
Network Analyst
I.7
Platform Analyst I.8
Storage Architect I.9
System Administrator I.10
Technical Architect I.11
Technology Architect
STREAM #4 Business Services Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 5 Tier 2
7
B.1
Business Analyst
B.2
Business Architect
B.3
Business Consultant
B.4
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist
B.5
Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Consultant
B.6
Business System Analyst
B.7
Business Transformation Architect
B.8
Call Centre Consultant B.9
*Courseware Developer
B.10
Help Desk Specialist
B.11
*Instructor, IT B.12
Network Support Specialist B.13
Operations Support Specialist
B.14
Technical Writer
* These Categories are to be used only in TBIPS SO/SA requirements where the Category constitutes a minor portion of the work only.
Requirements primarily focused on these Categories will be processed through the Learning Services Supply Arrangement and/or Standing Offer
E60ZH-070003.
STREAM #5 Project Management Services Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 4 Tier 2
6
P.1
Change Management Consultant
P.2
Enterprise Architect
P.3
HR Consultant
P.4
Organizational Development Consultant
P.5
Project Executive
P.6
Project Administrator
P.7
Project Coordinator P.8
Project Leader P.9
Project Manager
P.10
Project Scheduler
P.11
Quality Assurance Specialist/Analyst P.12
Risk Management Specialist
STREAM #6 Cyber Protection Services (NEW)
Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 6 Tier 2
9
C.1
Strategic IT Security Planning and Protection Consultant
C.2
IT Security Methodology, Policy and Procedures Analyst
C.3
IT Security TRA and C&A Analyst
C.4
IT Security Product Evaluation Specialist
C.5
PKI Specialist
C.6
IT Security Engineer
C.7
IT Security Design Specialist
C.8
Network Security Analyst
C.9
IT Security Systems Operator
C.10
IT Security Installation Specialist C.11
IT Security VA Specialist
C.12
Incident Management Specialist C.13
Physical IT Security Specialist C.14
IT Security R&D Specialist
C.15
Computer Forensics Specialist
C.16
PIA Specialist
C.17
EMSEC Security Specialist
STREAM #7 Telecommunications Services (NEW) Minimum Number of References SO/Tier 1 4 Tier 2
6
T.1
Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Specialist
T.2
Satellite Communication Specialist
T.3
Telecommunication Cable Plant Designer
T.4
Telecommunication Technician
T.5
Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Technologist T.6
Telecommunication System Specialist T.7
Antenna Structure Engineer
T.8
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer T.9
Lineman Technician Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
