Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-316652
Professional IT Services for Data, Analytics, and AI Foundations for Digital Service Window
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 30, 2026
Identifier
26-316652
NAICS
541512, 541511
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (Government of Canada) is seeking professional IT services to support the Digital Service Window (DSW) with a focus on data, analytics, and artificial intelligence foundations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development - Contracting authority: Blondy Balewula - Services Requested: - Up to six highly qualified resources for: - Application Software Architect (AI) Level 3 - Programmer Software Developer (AI Engineer) Level 3 - I.M Architect Level 3 - I.M Modeller Level 3 - Roles involve: - Developing, maintaining, and deploying AI-powered tools - Supporting MS Dynamics 365 Online and Power Platform solutions in a cloud environment - Designing and overseeing information management architectures and data models - Emphasizing agile methodology and continuous improvement - Unique Requirements: - SECRET security clearance required for both company and individual resources - Compliance with multiple trade agreements - Up to 220 days per year per resource - Contract duration up to 35 months (with some documents referencing up to 72 months) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; this is a professional services solicitation - Notable Technologies: - MS Dynamics 365 Online - Microsoft Power Platform - Cloud environment solutions
Description
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development is seeking professional services for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence foundations to support the Digital Service Window (DSW). The contract involves task-based informatics professional services (TBIPS) with up to 220 days per year for a maximum of 6 resources. The work includes developing and maintaining AI-powered tools, MS Dynamics 365 Online, and Power Platform solutions in a cloud environment, supporting business applications, and ensuring alignment with architectural models. The contract duration is 35 months, starting approximately October 15, 2026, and ending September 30, 2029.