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Suppliers to the Federal Government received some more details in the past week about the ProServices Supply Arrangement which will be replacing PS Online for the purchase of professional services under $78,500 (NAFTA Threshold). In this post we focus on the key aspects of the ProServices SA including what it is, what’s new, the qualifications suppliers will need to meet and suggested next steps. Read the rest of this entry »

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The following is a complete list of the categories to be available on the Government of Canada’s new ProServices Supply Arrangement. New items (not currently on TBIPS or TSPS) are noted by (NEW). Read the rest of this entry »

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The Government of Canada has issued its refresh request to allow new suppliers onto its pre-qualified list of IT Services providers who are on the Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement.

While time is quickly running out, it isn’t too late yet to prepare and submit a proposal. But you must act now as submission are due March 4, 2013.

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Public Works has released the revamped TBIPS which has been posted to MERX and is due on March 4, 2013.

It includes two new streams: Cyber Protection Services and Telecommunications Services, which replace the former Cyber Protection Supply Arrangement (CPSA) and the Telecommunications Services stream that was under the Technical, Engineering, and Maintenance Services Supply Arrangement (TEMS SA).

To view the RFSO/RFSA on MERX, please see:  http://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Menu.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=7&id=PW-%24%24EI-003-25338&src=osr&FED_ONLY=0&ACTION=&rowcount=&lastpage=&MoreResults=&PUBSORT=2&CLOSESORT=0&IS_SME=Y&hcode=RPBn%2fOTe341Ca1dk2LT1uQ%3d%3d

It is important to note that it is anticipated that TBIPS holders will be “grand-fathered” onto ProServices and will therefore not need to submit a technical proposal for ProServices when it is released.  As such, if you qualify for TBIPS and are not already on it, you are encouraged to submit a proposal at this time.  ProServices will replace PS Online later this year.

Should you have any questions or require assistance with TBIPS, please don’t hesitate to contact us.