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Prequalification of Internet Service Providers for Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) Across Canadian Federal Sites

Shared Services Canada (SSC), a federal agency under the Government of Canada, is initiating a prequalification process for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to deliver Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) to federal government sites nationwide. - Purpose: Establish a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) to create a list of qualified ISPs for future exclusive LIAS competitions - Scope: - Services to be provided to SSC, partner organizations, mandatory clients, and other government entities opting to use SSC for LIAS procurement - Standardization of contracts and streamlining of procurement processes - Consolidation of legacy and contracted internet connections - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as this is a prequalification (not a solicitation for bids) - Notable requirements: - Coverage for federal sites across all regions of Canada - Potential for multiple supply arrangements to be awarded - Place of performance and contracting office: Shared Services Canada, 90 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Description

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking to prequalify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide Local Internet Access Services (LIAS) for federal government sites across Canada. This Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) aims to establish a list of qualified providers for future exclusive competitions of LIAS requirements, standardize contracts, and streamline procurement processes. The arrangement will support SSC, its partner organizations, mandatory clients, and other government organizations opting to use SSC for LIAS procurement. This is a pre-qualification process and not a solicitation of bids or tenders, with multiple supply arrangements potentially awarded.

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