Opportunity
CanadaBuys #1000536720A
Canada Revenue Agency Integrated Security System Parts, Labor, and System Conversion Services
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
1000536720A
NAICS
561621, 238210, 541512
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking a single contractor to provide comprehensive parts and labor services for its Integrated Security System (ISS) at approximately 77 locations nationwide. - Government Buyer - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Bid Receiving Unit, Connaught Building, Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned - Kantech (Access Control Systems, Entrapass Global Edition Software) - DSC (Intrusion Detection Systems) - HID (Signo Readers and Card Readers) - Aiphone (Intercom Equipment) - Products and Services Requested - Access control hardware: door controllers (KT-1, KT-2, KT-4, KT-4401VK), network communication controllers (KT-NCC-G2), module expanders, expansion cabinets, tamper switches, transformers, backup batteries, power supplies, relays, and integration modules - Card readers: HID Signo readers, Wiegand/OSDP readers, smartcard keypad readers - Intrusion detection: DSC Neo control panels (HS2128NKC), LCD keypads (HS2LCD_N), zone expanders (HSM2108), high current output modules, power supply modules - Security sensors: motion detectors (various types), glass break sensors, panic buttons (wired/wireless), door contacts - Video surveillance: PTZ cameras, IR dome cameras, panoramic cameras (2MP–8MP), video management servers, software licenses, monitors, mounts, and accessories - Intercom systems: Aiphone cables, video intercom sets, sub-master stations, door stations - Cabling and infrastructure: CAT5e/CAT6 cables, patch panels, J-hooks, plenum cables - Access cards (ISOProx II, 6000 units), ID card printers - Kantech Entrapass Global Edition Software (v8.71 or equivalent), software keys, tokens - On-site and off-site labor: technical support, programming, installation, service, maintenance, 24/7 emergency response, system conversion from DSC to Kantech - Unique or Notable Requirements - All technicians must be Kantech- and DSC-certified - Strict security standards and 24/7 emergency support - Conversion of all remaining DSC intrusion systems to unified Kantech access control - Minimum contract spend of $250,000 CAD over the base and option periods - Service coverage required across all Canadian regions, with detailed site list - Bids must be submitted via Canada Post's Connect service - No travel or living expenses will be reimbursed - Pricing for option years indexed to Consumer Price Index
Description
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking a single contractor to provide parts and labor including technical support, programming, installation, service, and maintenance for its Integrated Security System (ISS) across Canada. The contract includes converting remaining locations to a unified Kantech Intrusion/Access Control system and covers multiple regions nationwide. The contract duration is 36 months with options for extensions and additional purchases. Bids are evaluated based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price, and submissions must be made via the Connect service provided by Canada Post.