CanadaBuys #CSC-2627-0272

Professional IT Services for Innovation, Automation, and AI Initiatives for AAFC

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking professional IT services to support innovation, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Department: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Direction générale des systèmes d'information (DGSI) - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a service-based procurement - Invited TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders include firms such as Bits In Glass Inc., CGI Information Systems, and NTT DATA CANADA - Services Requested: - Project management and business support for innovation, automation, and AI projects - Technical roles required: Application/Software Architect (AI/ML/LLM/RPA), Programmer/Software Developer (AI Engineer), Web Designer (AI UI/UX Designer), Technical Architect (DevOps Engineer) - Security Requirements: - Organizational Designated Organization Screening (DOS) - Secret clearance required for personnel - Notable Requirements: - Only qualified TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under Tier 1 are eligible - Task Authorization Contract structure - Competitive selective tendering process - No product purchases or hardware/software OEMs involved; focus is on professional services - Contract duration is 37 months, ending October 31, 2029

Description

The Government of Canada, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC), requires professional services on an as and when requested basis for experienced professionals in project management and business support for innovation, automation, and AI initiatives. This involves establishing a Task Authorization Contract with a qualified TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holder to provide resources with expertise in project management and business support for innovation, automation, and AI projects. The contract duration is 37 months and the procurement method is competitive selective tendering. Security requirements include Designated Organization Screening (DOS) for corporate security and Secret clearance for resources.

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