Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-20-00904360

Issuing Organization

Canada Revenue Agency

Owner Organization

Canada Revenue Agency

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

1000350476

Title

Audio Recording Services (1000350476)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

National Capital Region

Dates

Publication

2020/01/23 12:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2020/02/18 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Mehkari, Furqana

613-995-4670

Furqana.Mehkari@cra-arc.gc.ca

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) seeks to establish an “as and when requested” contract with a single supplier to fulfill audio recording services requirements for the Digital Design and Production Directorate (DDPD) of the Public Affairs Branch (PAB).

CONTRACT PERIOD AND CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTIONS

The services must be provided from the date of contract award until March 31, 2023 inclusive, with two irrevocable options to extend the term of the contract for up to two additional years at one-year intervals.

LEVEL OF SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Company Minimum Security Level Required

Protected B Special comments: Reliability Status

Resource Minimum Security Level Required

Protected B Special comments: Reliability Status

ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORT

The annual number of audio recording Task Authorizations (TA) issued varies from year to year. Approximately 100 TAs were issued last year. The peak period during the year for recording of tax program material is from September to March.

CONTRACTOR SELECTION METHOD

The CRA will award one (1) contract according to the selection method highest responsive combined rating of technical merit and price. The ratio will be 60% for the technical merit and 40% for the price.

TRANSMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Bidders must submit their proposals to:

Canada Revenue Agency Bid Receiving Unit Ottawa Technology Center Reception platform 875 Heron Road, Room D-95 Ottawa, ON K1A 1A2 Telephone number: (613) 941-1618

Proposals must be received no later than 2 p.m. EST on February 18, 2020.

LANGUAGE

Proposals must be presented either in French or in English.

Communications Contact To ensure the integrity of this process, inquiries and other communications regarding the invitation should ONLY be sent to the following person:

Contracting Authority: Furqana Mehkari Phone Number: 613-219-6096 E-Mail:

Furqana.Mehkari@cra-arc.gc.ca

Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers over any procurement.

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