Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #S210028318
Consulting Services for AKS Architecture Advisor Supporting SAS Viya and Azure Net App Files
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
S210028318
NAICS
541512
The Ministère des Finances of Quebec is seeking specialized consulting services for an AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) architecture advisor to support its cloud infrastructure: - Government Buyer: - Ministère des Finances (Quebec) - OEMs and Vendors: - Microsoft (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Net App Files) - SAS Institute (SAS Viya) - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for designing, deploying, securing, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters (AKS) hosting SAS Viya - Updates to SAS Viya applications - Updates to Azure Net App Files storage service - Estimated 660 person-days of consulting over three years - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supplier must have an establishment in Quebec or a territory covered by applicable agreements - Valid tax certification from Revenu Québec required - Compliance with francization and lobbying declaration processes - Place of Performance: - 390, boulevard Charest Est, 2e étage, Québec, QC, G1R3H4 (Ministère des Finances office) - Estimated contract value: 528,000 CAD
Description
The Ministère des Finances is soliciting bids for specialized consulting services for an AKS architecture advisor. The advisor's tasks include designing, deploying, securing, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters hosting the SAS Viya cloud solution. The advisor will also participate in updating SAS Viya applications and the Azure Net App Files storage service. The project is estimated at 660 person-days over three years, with contract start in June 2026 and end in May 2029.