ECSM-RFP-2021-0040 - Open Source Analyst (ECSM-RFP-2021-0040)

The information contained in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must refer to the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document for a full description of the requirement and the full bid instructions.

Background

The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) requires the services of an open source data analyst to assist in its investigators in specific investigations as well as to detect current and emerging risks to the integrity of the electoral process.

Requirement

The CCE requires open source analysis to assist its investigators in specific investigations as well as to detect current and emerging risks to the integrity of the electoral process.

Incumbent

The work is currently not being performed by a contractor.

Security

The Contractor personnel requiring access to PROTECTED information, assets or Work site(s) must each hold a valid “Reliability Status”, granted or approved by Elections Canada on behalf of the Commissioner.

The Contractor must comply with the provisions of the:

(a) Security Requirements Check List, attached as Annex E; and

(b) Industrial Security Manual (latest edition).

Period of the Contract

The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract until March 31, 2022 (the “Initial Term”).

The Contractor will grant to Elections Canada irrevocable options to extend the period of the Contract by 3 additional periods of 12 months each under the same terms and conditions.

Objective

The objective of this service is to provide ongoing passive collection, integration and analysis of Open Source data gathered from a wide range of publicly available sources, social media and digital platforms, traditional and non-traditional internet sites in support of investigations.

Submission of Proposals

This RFP allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically. For further information, bidders must refer to Part 2 – Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 – Proposal Preparation Instructions of the RFP document.

Proposals are to be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered, sealed, to the Proposal Receiving Unit on or before the bid closing date and time indicated on the front page of the RFP.

For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Proposal Receiving Unit at the Business Centre is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and closed on all statutory holidays.

Bids sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Selection Methodology

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Highest combined rating of technical merity and price

Enquiries

All enquiries and other communication with Commissioner of Canada Elections personnel are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified.

All enquiries must be submitted in writing to proposal@elections.ca no later than the deadline indicated in the RFP. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this RFP must do so by sending a request to the Contracting Authority at proposal@elections.ca

Further information about Commissioner of Canada Elections may be obtained at

http://www.cef-cce.ca/content.asp?document=home&lang=e

Debriefings

Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the RFP process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the RFP. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.