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Accessibility conformance testing for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

Tests de conformité de l’accessibilité pour les technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC).

Description

Amendment #1 is raised to extend the closing date to August 30 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT, and add the Q&A. ********************************************* This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for virtual/remote services for the following category: Stream 1: Applications Services • A.11. Tester (level 1) The Contractor must perform accessibility conformance testing for English and French websites and web applications (domain 1), non-web documents (domain 2) and/or mobile applications (domain 3). This procurement is conditionally set aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). In accordance with the requirements for conditionally set aside procurements of the PSIB, if there are two (2) or more responsive bids with a valid Indigenous Business Certification, only those responsive bids will be eligible to be awarded a contract; otherwise, all responsive bids will be eligible. For more information on Indigenous business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Indigenous Business, see Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual.
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Quick Summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking qualified contractors to perform accessibility conformance testing for English and French websites, web applications, non-web documents, and mobile applications. This opportunity is open only to TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders qualified under Tier 1 for virtual/remote application services and is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses under the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business.

Ideal For

Companies specialized in accessibility conformance testing and holding the required TBIPS Tier 1 qualification for virtual/remote application services should bid.

Accessibility TestingInformation and Communication TechnologySoftware TestingWeb and Mobile ApplicationsIndigenous Business
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-676-49756333
Solicitation Number
100026655
Publication Date
Aug 2, 2024
Closing Date
Aug 30, 2024
Expected Start
Oct 1, 2024
Expected End
Sep 30, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Selection Criteria
Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
81110000
UNSPSC Description
Computer services

Trade Agreements

Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Contracting Entity

Employment and Social Development Canada

140 Promenade du portage

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Maxime Dubé

nc-solicitations-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

(000) 000-0000

Regions of Delivery

Canada