Supplier Pre-Qualification (RFSA) - Temporary Help Services for the National Capital Region (NCR)

Scope Summary

This is amendment #009 (June 2026) to the Request for Supply arrangement for Temporary Help Services for the National Capital Region. Suppliers are reminded of the importance of reading this document in its entirety, as well as all documents incorporated by reference. PERMANENT NOTICE This is the permanent notice for the Request for Supply Arrangement of the Temporary Help Services method of supply in the National Capital Region only. As long as this permanent notice remains active, THS Supply Arrangements may be issued to all suppliers that meet the qualification requirements of the RFSA. Potential suppliers must submit their bids through the Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) and follow the instructions provided in the RFSA document and on the CPSS system available at: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/spc-cps/spc-cps-eng.html Canada may receive arrangements perpetually but reserves the right to conduct the evaluation of arrangements in cycles, not less than quarterly. Quarterly Submission and Evaluation Periods: Q1 - Submission before June 30 – Evaluation from July 1 to September 30 Q2 - Submission before Sept 30 – Evaluation from October 1 to December 31 Q3 - S

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2028-03-31.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Delivery Methodology & References Mandatory
  Provide a clear work plan, deliverable schedule, named key personnel, and 2–3 relevant client references.
  Suggested Evidence: Methodology Narrative, CVs & Case Studies
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions