A.10 Test Coordinator (Level 3)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS)GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICESReference Number: 21-58083Solicitation Number:21-58083 Organization Name:National Research Council of CanadaSolicitation Date:2022-01-05Closing Date:2021-01-28 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time EST Anticipated Start Date:2022-02-01Estimated Delivery Date:2024-03-31Estimate Level of Effort:  500 daysContract Duration:The contract period will be 500 days from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three additional one-year periodsSolicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:AllComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis Request for Proposal (RFP) is open only to those Supply Arrangement (SA) Holders listed below who pre-qualified under A.10 Test Coordinator (Level 3) against the TBIPS Supply Arrangement # EN578-170432.A.10 Test Coordinator (Level 3)The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:1. Cistel Technology Inc.2. CloseReach Ltd.3. Excel Human Resources Inc.4. IPSG Technology Inc.5. IPSS Inc.6. Jumping Elephants Incorporated7. Kilika Inc., A&B Info Inc., 6708790 Canada Corp., Surutla Technologies Inc. In joint Venture8. Like 10 Inc.9. Makwa Resourcing Inc.10. MaxSys Staffing & Consulting Inc.11. Mindwire Systems Ltd.12. Systematix IT Solutions Inc./Systematix Technologies de l’Information Inc./Les Services Conseils Systematix Inc. In joint venture13. TRM Technologies Inc.14. Turtle Island Staffing Inc.15. Zernam Entreprise Inc. 16. Veritaaq Technology House Inc.17. Precision IT Incorporated18. BBG Management Corporation19. Tundra Technical Solution Inc.20. Nortak Software Ltd.Description of Work:National Research Council (NRC) requires the services of one BI & Power BI Solutions expert with strong analytical and technical skills to support the growth and maturity of Business Intelligence.Security Requirement: Enhanced ReliabilityMinimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)Minimum Resource Security Required: Enhanced ReliabilityContract AuthorityName: Roxanne Azzi Abboud Email Address: Roxanne.AzziAbboud@nrc-cnrc.gc.caInquiriesPlease note that NRC has already invited 15 suppliers to submit proposals in response to 21-58083. However, please note that NRC will extend this invitation to the first 5 suppliers that ask to be invited.**NRC HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION TO THE FIRST 5 SUPPLIERS THAT ASK TO BE INVITED. UNFORTUNATELY, THE INVITATION WILL NOT BE OPENED TO ALL ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS AS IT WOULD NOT BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM.**Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.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.NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact RCNMDAI.-NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca