IT Programmer/Analyst

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Tender brief & compliance checklist

AI-generated on 2026-10-16 from the notice and 2 document(s). It can miss or misread details — always check the official documents before bidding.

• CIHR's Digital and Security Services branch needs one Level 3 Programmer/Analyst on an 'as and when requested' basis for IM/IT projects.
• Open only to invited TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432, Tier 1 ($0-$3.75M), Stream 1: Applications services, Category A.7 Programmer/Analyst - Level 3.
• One contract is intended to be awarded.
• Initial contract period: December 01, 2026 to November 30, 2027, with an irrevocable option to extend by two additional 1-year periods.
• Work is in the National Capital Region (NCR).
• Security: Protected A and Protected B; minimum corporate DOS and resource Reliability Status.

Compliance checklist (mandatory requirements)

• TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holder under EN578-170432, Tier 1 ($0-$3.75M), Stream 1: Applications services, Category A.7 Programmer/Analyst - Level 3
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432 who qualified underTier 1($0 - $3.75M)”

• Invited to submit a proposal (selective tendering)
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:”

• Minimum Corporate Security: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)”

• Minimum Resource Security: Reliability Status
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Status”

• Bids must be submitted only to the specified email address
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “The only acceptable email address for responses to the bid solicitation is:”

• Bids submitted directly to the Contracting Authority or any other email will not be accepted
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “Bids submitted by email directly to the Contracting Authority or to any email address will not be accepted.”

• Maximum email file size 35 megabytes; bidder responsible for transmission/receipt failure due to file size
  ✓ Quote found in npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf

  “The maximum email file size that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research is capable of receiving is 35 megabytes.”

Risks and unusual terms

• Selective tendering: only the 16 invited TBIPS SA Holders may bid.
• Bids sent to the Contracting Authority's email or any other address will not be accepted.
• Bidder bears responsibility for email transmission/receipt failure due to the 35 MB file size limit.
• CIHR is not currently accepting bids via SAP Ariba.
• Security requirements apply (Protected A and Protected B; DOS; Reliability Status), though clearance is not needed to bid.
• Contract is 'as and when requested' with no guaranteed volume of work stated.
• Two conflicting Contracting Authority names appear across the two NPP documents (Scott Woodruff vs. Nathalie Marcoux).

Not stated in the available text: Evaluation method and evaluation criteria; Questions/inquiries deadline; Number of resources or estimated level of effort; Site visit or mandatory site meeting details; Bid bond, insurance, or financial security requirements; Minimum years of experience or specific experience requirements; Required forms or certifications for the bid; Detailed statement of work or task authorizations; Contract value or budget; Whether the position is onsite, remote, or hybrid; Language requirements for the resource; Whether subcontracting is permitted

Solicitation documents (2)

• npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• npp_tbips_rfp_programmer_20261121_0_0.pdf PDF · Text searchable

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