SBIPS DXP Solution Architecture
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Global Affairs Canada is seeking one contractor for the Trade Commissioner Service’s MyTCS digital client portal. The work appears to involve Stream 11 – Systems Integration under the Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS) supply arrangement, including end-to-end integration of systems and data with platforms such as Canada Login, Akamai, Coveo, Entra ID/External ID and the Co Pilot chatbot. This opportunity is open only to the 15 Tier 1 SBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders listed in the notice and is not an open tender for all suppliers. The invited companies are Adastra, ADGA, CDW Canada, CIMA+, Cord3 Innovation, Deloitte, Donna Cona/Canada Limited joint venture, DXC Technology Canada, Eclipsys Solutions, IPSS, MERAK Systems, NTT DATA Canada, Open Frame Technologies, Systematix, and Templates 4 Business. The proposed contract would run from award until March 31, 2028, with work associated with Gatineau, Quebec.Security requirements are significant: minimum Secret clearance for the organization and resources, plus Protected B document safeguarding. The notice indicates that invited supply arrangement holders may submit a bid before obtaining the required clearance, subject to the full solicitation requirements. The tender is shown as open and is scheduled to close October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The full RFP will be distributed directly by the contracting authority to the invited holders; it will not be distributed through Canada Buys. Questions should be directed to Natasha Postulart at [email protected], referencing file 27-322202. A Canadian business may potentially match this opportunity only if it is one of the specifically invited Tier 1 SBIPS holders for the applicable region and stream. The supplied record does not include the official tender URL or RFP documents, so verify the closing time, eligibility restrictions, security clauses, deliverables, evaluation criteria and submission instructions in the official notice before taking action or submitting a bid.
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- This opportunity appears limited to SBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN537-05IT01 that qualified under Tier 1, in the applicable region/metropolitan area, for Stream 11 – Systems Integration.
- The requirement is intended to result in the award of one contract.
- The work involves Phase 2 delivery of core MyTCS client portal capabilities, including a secure and customized client space for Trade Commissioner Service clients.
- The contractor is expected to provide or collaborate on full end-to-end solution delivery connecting TCS systems and data with components including CanadaLogin, Akamai, Coveo, Entra ID and External ID, and CoPilot (EVA chatbot), as described in the referenced architecture and solution design documentation.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for SOLUTIONS-BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SBIPS)This requirement is for: Global Affairs Canada This requirement is open only to those SBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN537-05IT01 who qualified under Tier 1, under the region / metropolitan area, for the following stream(s): Stream 11 – Systems Integration The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1. Adastra Corporation 2. ADGA Group Consultants Inc. 3. CDW Canada Corp. 4. CIMA + S.E.N.C. 5. Cord3 Innovation Inc. 6. Deloitte Inc. 7. DONNA CONA INC., CANADA LIMITED IN JOINT VENTURE 8. DXC TECHNOLOGY CANADA CO. 9. Eclipsys Solutions Inc. 10. IPSS INC. 11. MERAK Systems Corporation 12. NTT DATA CANADA, INC. 13. Open Frame Technologies, Inc. 14. SYSTEMATIX SOLUTIONS TI INC/SYSTEMATIX IT SOLUTIONS INC 15. Templates 4 Business, Inc.Description of the Requirement: Phase 2 will deliver the core capabilities of the MyTCS client portal to enable the secure and customized space where TCS clients can access tailored information (adapted to their MyTCS self-identified profile and preferences). Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), is advancing the Government of Canada’s digital modernization agenda pursuant to the mandate established under the 2018 Fall Economic Statement. The contractor will be responsible for, and/or to collaborate to, full end-to-end solution delivery by connecting the TCS systems and data, with other components such as but not limited, to Canada Login, Akamai, Coveo, Entra ID and External ID, Co Pilot (EVA chatbot) as portrayed in the MyTCS DXP Solution Architecture viewpoint and solution design documentation. The Solution-Based Services supply arrangement will be used for the domain of expertise of Steam 11 Systems Integration.Security: There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.Level of Security Requirement: Minimum Corporate Security Required: Secret Minimum Resource Security Required: Secret Document Safeguarding Security Level Required: Yes – Protected BSpecial comments: N/AApplicable Trade Agreements: CANADA-UK TCA CFTA CCFTA CPAFTA CCOFTA CPFTA CETA CPTPP CHFTA CUFTA CKFTA WTO-AGPProposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from Contract award to March 31, 2028.Contracting Authority Information: File Number: 27-322202Contracting Authority: Natasha Postulart E-Mail: [email protected] Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.Debriefings: Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.NOTE: Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed on a quarterly basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact [email protected]
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