Opportunity
CanadaBuys #1000509443
Canada Revenue Agency Seeks Cloud-Based Online Assessment Platform for Staffing
Posted
March 02, 2026
Respond By
April 16, 2026
Identifier
1000509443
NAICS
541512, 541511, 541612
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking a cloud-based online assessment platform to support its staffing processes. Key requirements and details include: - Government Buyer: - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Contracting authority located at 555 Mackenzie Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario - Products/Services Requested: - Online assessment platform delivered as an annual subscription - Supports up to 550 licensed users with unlimited candidate access - Four main assessment streams: - Pre-recorded (asynchronous) video interviewing - Skills testing - Automated reference checking - Assessment scheduling - Bilingual interface (Canadian English and French) - Features: candidate orientation, identity verification, cheating prevention, customizable assessments, comprehensive reporting - Must comply with CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024 accessibility standards - Security requirements: Protected B clearance, document safeguarding, successful completion of Algorithmic Impact and Alignment Assessment (AIAA) and Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only Canadian suppliers and eligible trading partners may apply - Proposals must be submitted in English or French via the Canada Post Connect service - Evaluation includes a proof of proposal testing phase at a CRA-designated site in the National Capital Region - Platform must be delivered via a cloud-based, annual subscription model with shared concurrent user licenses - Compliance with the Federal Contractors Program for employment equity - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is soliciting proposals for an online platform to administer assessment-related products and services for staffing purposes. The platform should support pre-recorded video interviewing, skills testing, automated reference checking, and assessment scheduling. The contract duration is 24 months with options to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. Bids will be evaluated based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price, and submissions must be in English or French.