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Solicitation for Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Platforms, Services, and Integrated Delivery for Canadian Public Sector

Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, in partnership with Sourcewell, is seeking proposals for enterprise-scale artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, services, and integrated delivery solutions for public sector organizations across Canada. - Government Buyer: - Canoe Procurement Group of Canada (contracting office) - Sourcewell (solicitation partner) - Scope of Solicitation: - Three response Lots: - Lot 1: AI Products and Platforms (enterprise AI platforms, automation platforms, AI-optimized infrastructure, orchestration, governance, model lifecycle management, knowledge management systems, and solutions for sensitive government environments) - Lot 2: AI Professional Services (AI strategy, governance, enterprise transformation, managed services, model monitoring, continuous improvement, security operations, custom AI software development, and compliance advisory) - Lot 3: Integrated AI Delivery (unified technology and services, system integration, platform implementation, managed services, turnkey AI solutions with end-to-end accountability) - Complementary products and services supporting AI deployment, operation, or scaling (e.g., data infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance) - Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must select one primary Lot for their proposal - Solutions must be suitable for government, education, not-for-profit, tribal, and other public sector entities - Emphasis on enterprise-scale, secure, and compliant AI solutions - Unified delivery (Lot 3) requires both technology and services under a single contract - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers capable of delivering enterprise AI solutions - Contract Details: - Initial term of four years, with up to three one-year extensions (potential total of seven years) - Proposals must be submitted via the Sourcewell Procurement Portal - Places of Performance: - Canada-wide, including all provinces and territories - Notable locations: Nisku, Edmonton - Contracting office: Canoe Procurement Group of Canada

Description

Canoe Procurement Group of Canada is requesting proposals for Enterprise Artificial Intelligence platforms, services, and integrated delivery as part of a national contracting solution for its members, which include various governmental, educational, and public agencies across Canada. The solicitation is organized into three response Lots: AI Products and Platforms, AI Professional Services, and Integrated AI Delivery, with proposers required to select one primary Lot. The contract term is four years with possible extensions, and proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal by June 17, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes enterprise-scale AI solutions, including platforms, professional services, and integrated delivery with accountability for outcomes.

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