Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, QC
## Tender summary The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) is seeking **Business Analysis Services** for its Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative. The work involves helping design and implement a modern grants-and-contributions platform. ### What the work involves Business Analysts would potentially: - Identify and document business value and processes - Gather, document and analyze requirements - Support alignment between the new system and GAC’s operational needs - Collaborate with project teams in a changing transformation environment The requirement is for an estimated **eight Level 3 Business Analysts**, with approximately **5,280 resource days** in total. The notice indicates four resources per contract award, although only one contract is listed. The estimated contract term is **36 months**, with an anticipated start date of **January 12, 2027**, and an estimated delivery date of **January 12, 2030**. ### Important eligibility limitation This is a **selective TBIPS procurement**, not an open tender for all suppliers. It appears to be limited to **Tier 1 TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders** qualified for the National Capital Region in the following categories: - B.1 Business Analyst Level 3 - B.1 Business Analyst Level 3 — Conditional PSIB The notice lists the specific Supply Arrangement Holders invited to bid. Businesses not on that list may not be able to submit a proposal for this procurement. The RFP documents are being distributed directly by the Contracting Authority rather than through Buyandsell.gc.ca. ### Security The minimum stated requirement is: - **Corporate security: SECRET** - **Resource security: SECRET** The final Security Requirements Check List was still being completed when this notice was issued. Personnel and organizational screening requirements will need to be established and satisfied before contract award or work begins. ### Key dates and details - **Closing date:** November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. - **Location:** National Capital Region, including Gatineau, Quebec - **Procurement method:** Competitive, selective tendering - **Number of contracts:** One - **Reference/solicitation number:** 27-319376 - **Incumbent identified:** Solutions Moerae Inc., since August 2025 - **Previous value identified in the notice:** $1,428,431.03 ### Practical takeaway This opportunity potentially matches a business that is an invited, Tier 1 TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holder with the specified B.1 Business Analyst qualifications and the ability to meet SECRET-level security requirements. It does not appear to be broadly open to suppliers outside the invited-holder list. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. The supplied record does not include an official tender URL or the RFP documents. Confirm the invitation status, resource requirements, evaluation criteria, security clauses, delivery arrangements, and any amendments directly with the Contracting Authority before deciding whether to bid or submitting a proposal.
