NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)
For
TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)
GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Reference Number:
17-125854
Solicitation Number:
17-125854
Organization Name:
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD)
Solicitation Date:
2017-03-15
Closing Date:
2017-04-05 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time EDT
Anticipated Start Date:
2017-05-01
Estimated Delivery Date:
2018-04-30
Estimate Level of Effort:
360 days per resource
Contract Duration:
The contract period will be for one (1) year from the date of the contract award with two (2) irrevocable option periods to extend it for up to one (1) year for each periods
Solicitation Method:
Competitive
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:
No
Number of Contracts:
1
Applicable Trade Agreements:
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),
the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),
the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA),
the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT),
the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA),
the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), and
the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA)
Requirement Details
Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering
This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Stream 6 for services in the
National Capital
Region for the following category(ies):
One (1) IT Security VA Specialist, Level 3 ( Cyber Protection Services)
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
1. 2Keys Corporation
2. ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.
3. CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
4. Computer Sciences Canada Inc. /Les sciences de l'informatique Canada Inc.
5. Deloitte Inc.
6. Dolomite Networks Corporation
7. HubSpoke Inc.
8. IBISKA Telecom Inc.
9. Maplesoft Consulting Inc.
10. Phirelight Security Solutions Inc.
11. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
12. Quallium Corporation
13. Solana Networks INC.
14. Sphyrna Security Incorporated
15. The Halifax Group Inc.
Description of Work :
The IT Security Risk Management Services section (SIAK) of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) requires IT Security Consulting Services under TBIPS on an "as and when requested" basis. Work will be initiated using a Task Authorization process. The objective of this contract is to provide Vulnerability Assessments of DFATD’s IT systems and applications in support of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) for the fiscal year 2017/18 and beyond. The SIAK section has identified a number of systems that will require SA&A, such as SIGNET-C5 upgrade, G&C, AWL, SCCM upgrade, Windows 10, EMET, and NAC.
The department has a requirement for a Senior IT Security Vulnerability Assessment Specialist to perform Vulnerability Assessments and Application Testing on departmental systems as part of the SA&A process. Working in conjunction with TRA specialists, Security Assessments are to be completed on all components of departmental systems identified through project submission forms. Deliverables include: Analysis of STE findings, provision of advice and recommendations based on findings of STE, Preparation of STE reports for distribution to system owners and for input into C&A process, weekly progress reports, etc.
The work is currently being performed by
2keys Corporation
under contract (value $ 705,775.00 )
Security Requirement:
Common PS SRCL #26 applies
Minimum Corporate Security Required:
Top Secrete
Minimum Resource Security Required:
Top Secret
Contract Authority
Name:
Stephanie Nachar
Phone Number:
343-203-1302
Email Address:
Stephanie.nachar@international.gc.ca
Inquiries
Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request fPWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.
Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award.
However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
