Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) - *Canada, Gatineau, QC
This appears to be an open Government of Canada Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) for Task-based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS), issued by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). It is intended to add new suppliers to the TBIPS pool and allow existing holders to apply for additional tiers, regions, metropolitan areas, streams, or categories. The arrangement may support future federal contracts for informatics and technology professional services across Canada, excluding locations covered by Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements. The arrangement is listed as running until July 4, 2028, unless Canada replaces or ends it earlier. The closing date shown is July 4, 2028 at 2:00 p.m. The stated location is Canada, including Gatineau, Quebec. Important points for a potential applicant: - This is not itself a contract. Being accepted into the supply arrangement would only create an opportunity to compete for future requirements. - New suppliers appear to need accounts in both the PWGSC Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) Supplier Module and the applicable Canada Buys/SAP Ariba procurement tools. - Responses must be submitted online through CPSS by the closing deadline, with supporting documents provided by email if requested. - Existing TBIPS supply arrangement holders generally only need to respond if they want to add qualifications. - Some future requirements may be set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. Suppliers seeking recognition under that program may need to complete the CPSS certification and register in the Indigenous Business Directory. - Services may be required in English, French, or both, depending on the department’s needs. - This solicitation is refreshed quarterly, and the listed notice states that it replaces the earlier EN578-170432/B version. A technology or informatics services business may find this opportunity potentially relevant, but suitability depends on the specific TBIPS streams, categories, tiers, regions, mandatory experience, certifications, and other conditions in the RFSA documents. Review the official solicitation and all amendments before deciding whether to respond. The supplied record does not include a direct official notice URL, so the documents listed in the tender record should be checked through Canada Buys and the official CPSS process. PSPC identifies the RFSA enquiry contact as [email protected].
