Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BPM025746/33480
Procurement of POSIT Software Licenses or Equivalent for PHAC Protected B Analytical Platform
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
BPM025746/33480
NAICS
541512
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking to procure POSIT software licenses or equivalent solutions for the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to support a Protected B Analytical Platform in Ottawa, Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Enterprise IT Procurement Operations, Data Centre Services Team - Procuring on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) - OEMs and Vendors: - POSIT (explicitly named OEM) - Equivalent software solutions from other OEMs are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Workbench Advanced (Part Number: 2000987322) - 50 units per year (base year + 4 option years) - Enables RStudio Pro, Jupyter Lab, VS Code development, unlimited server activations, session monitoring, and off-host execution - Connect Advanced (Part Number: 2000987290) - 200 units per year (base year + 4 option years) - Supports sharing Python and R data products, API hosting, unlimited server activations, and off-host content execution - Package Manager Advanced (Part Number: 2000987321) - 1 unit per year (base year + 4 option years) - Provides package governance for secure, regulated environments - All products include software warranty, maintenance, and support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Software must support R and Python development, collaborative workflows, secure publishing, and operate in a Protected B environment - Contract includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods - Delivery and place of performance is PHAC in Ottawa, Ontario - Bidders must comply with all requirements and submit pricing as per Annex A - Procurement governed by Canadian and international trade agreements (e.g., CFTA, CKFTA)
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of POSIT Licenses or Equivalent software for the Shared Services Canada on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The contract will be used by SSC to provide shared services to PHAC and is intended to result in the award of one contract for the delivery of goods. The term of the contract will be for one year with four one-year option periods. Bidders must comply with all requirements and submit pricing according to the provided list of deliverables and pricing.