TBIPS Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative (GCTI) – Stream 1 B.1 Business Analysis Services and Stream 2 A.11 Tester, P.11 Quality Assurance

Scope Summary

For TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) UNSPSC: 80101500 TBIPS Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative (GCTI) – Stream 1 B.1 Business Analysis Services and Stream 2 A.11 Tester, P.11 Quality Assurance Reference Number: 27-320449 Solicitation Number: 27-320449 Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2026-11-03 Closing Date: 2026–11-25 @2:00 PM Anticipated Start Date: 2027-01-15 Estimated Delivery Date: 2030–01-15 Estimate Level of Effort: 5,280 days for an estimated eight (8) resources Contract Duration: The contract period will be for an estimated thirty six months from the date of contract Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One Applicable Trade Agreements: • The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) • Can

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 0. Eligibility Restriction Gate Mandatory
  Restricted: SA holders only — Confirm your company already holds active qualification under this supply arrangement, standing offer, framework, or set-aside before preparing a bid.
  Suggested Evidence: Pre-Qualification Letter / SA Number / Set-Aside Certification
• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC)" (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 2026-11-25 · 11 days left.
  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