DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is looking for experienced and qualified Independent Digital Forensic Analyst (IDFA) to assist on CRA matters as may be required. This work may include searching and extracting data during the execution of search warrants or from seized electronic document systems (EDS), forensic images and other digital forensic work.
The CRA will award Supply Arrangements (SAs) and establish List(s) of Prequalified Consultants (LPC) to be used as a procurement vehicle for the purpose of selecting Consultants on an "as, if, and when requested" basis to provide Independent Digital Forensic Services to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the CRA across four regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Western.
The LPC is anticipated to remain in effect from the date of issuance for a period of five (5) years.
By issuing this RFSA, the CRA is requesting that Suppliers submit Proposals to provide the professional services described in this document. Suppliers that have submitted compliant Proposals will be recommended for Supply Arrangements and placement of their Resources on the LPC.
SA Holders who were placed on the LPC are not guaranteed any work.
An SA is a non-binding arrangement between Canada and a pre-qualified supplier that allows a department or agency to award contracts and solicit bids from a pool of pre-qualified suppliers for specific requirements within the scope of the SA.
When a CRA client authorized to use the LPC procurement vehicle for the independent digital forensic services identifies a need, the CRA will issue a Task Solicitation to all SA holder(s) listed on the LPC for the client’s region.
Selected SA Holders will be required to submit Task Proposals in response to the Task Solicitation within five (5) working days. The Task Proposals may only include Resources who are on the LPC.
The SA Holder that submits the Task Proposal offering the best value in accordance with evaluation criteria as determined by the CRA Project Authority at the time of Task Solicitation, may be issued a Contract.
Suppliers are advised that, although CRA plans to use the LPC as a preferred method for obtaining independent digital forensic services, the CRA reserves the right to obtain services to satisfy its requirements outside the LPC.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
The CRA will evaluate Proposals for each region, Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Western, separately. Bidders can propose on any one (1) or more of the regions. The CRA will carry out the evaluation and selection process on a per-region basis to determine the successful bidders in each Region.
Proposals failing to respond to
all
mandatory requirements will be considered non-compliant and will be excluded from further consideration.
Mandatory Criteria:
Experience in performing Digital Forensic Analysis
Education and Background
Forensic Software, Hardware and Tools
Secure physical premises in Canada where the evidence will be stored and analyzed
Language requirement
LOCATION
Work required under any resulting contract will be performed at various CRA locations across Canada and at the Consultant’s site. Consultants may identify geographical areas of work when submitting their bid(s).
COMMUNICATIONS – SOLICITATION PERIOD
To ensure the integrity of this process, enquiries and all forms of communication regarding the solicitation must be directed, in writing, to the following person ONLY:
CONTRACTING OFFICER – SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT AUTHORITY
Henrik Schwerdtfeger
Canada Revenue Agency
Administration Directorate
Contracting Division
250 Albert Street, 8th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0L5
Tel. Number: 613-608-6997
Email Address:
Henrik.Schwerdtfeger@cra-arc.gc.ca
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Bid documents and supporting information may be submitted in either English or French.
Bids must be received on or before November 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST.
The CRA reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
When responding, the proposal MUST be delivered to the Bid Receiving Unit address indicated below by the time and date indicated on Page 1.
BIDDERS ARE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO:
Canada Revenue Agency
Bid Receiving Unit
BRUg@cra-arc.gc.ca
Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address. This email address must be used to request that CRA open a Connect conversation, as detailed in Standard Instructions 2003. Bidders must not use their own licensing agreement for Connect to initiate a Connect conversation with CRA.
Bidders are hereby advised that the Bid Receiving Unit of CRA is available Monday to Friday inclusive, between the hours of 0830 and 1500 EST or EDT, excluding those days that the federal government observes as a holiday.
Due to the nature of this solicitation, electronic transmissions of a proposal by facsimile is not considered to be practical and therefore will not be accepted.
